New Hampshire Eviction Laws

New Hampshire requires a 7-day written notice to quit for nonpayment of rent.

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Key Rules

Nonpayment Notice
7 days written notice to pay or quit for nonpayment of rent
Periodic Tenancy Notice
Notice equal to rental period (30 days for month-to-month)
Just Cause Required
No — New Hampshire does not require just cause for eviction
Rent Control
No rent control in New Hampshire

Applicable Statutes

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2

Grounds for eviction: includes nonpayment of rent, violation of lease terms, and expiration of tenancy. Landlord must give proper written notice before filing.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:3

Notice to quit: for nonpayment of rent, landlord must give 7 days written notice (10 days for manufactured housing). For termination of tenancy, notice must equal the rental period.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:9

Writ of possession: after judgment for the landlord, the court issues a writ of possession. Tenant has 7 days to vacate after the writ is issued.

Legal Aid Resources

New Hampshire Legal Assistance

603-224-3333

New Hampshire statewide

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