New Hampshire security-deposit return deadline
Under N.H. Rev. Stat. §§540-A:6, 540-A:7, you have 30 days from move-out. Enter the date the tenant vacated to get your exact deadline.
Deadlines per N.H. Rev. Stat. §§540-A:6, 540-A:7. New Hampshire statutes change; verify with the current statute. Not legal advice.
What N.H. Rev. Stat. §§540-A:6, 540-A:7 requires
- Return deadline: 30 days
- Deposit cap: 1 month's rent — Or $100, whichever is greater; no cap when landlord and tenant share facilities
- Itemized damage list with repair evidence required for deductions
- Interest owed on deposits held a year or longer
- Wrongful retention: liable for 2x the amount due
Statutes as of August 2026. Statutes change — verify with the current text of N.H. Rev. Stat. §§540-A:6, 540-A:7 before relying on a deadline. This is general information, not legal advice; consult a New Hampshire attorney for your situation.
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