New Hampshire Notice & Entry Laws
New Hampshire requires landlords to obtain tenant consent or give advance notice before entering a rental unit, and prohibits entry without permission except in emergencies under RSA 540-A:3.
Key Rules
- Notice Required
- Advance notice required; statute references reasonable notice without specifying an exact number of hours
- Permissible Entry Reasons
- Repairs, inspections, showing unit, emergencies
- Emergency Entry
- Permitted without notice for genuine emergencies
- Tenant Consent
- Entry with tenant consent does not require advance notice
Applicable Statutes
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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A:3
Landlord entry rules: landlord may not enter tenant's dwelling unit without permission except in emergency. Advance notice is required for non-emergency entry.
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“…f a lease agreement. II-b. Prior to removing an item pursuant to paragraph II-a, the landlord shall provide notice as follows: (a) In cases under RSA 540-A:3, II-a(a), prior to removal of the item the landlord shall make such efforts to notify the tenant who owns or possesses the item, if the landlord know…”
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