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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