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New Hampshire Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in New Hampshire sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. New Hampshire caps security deposits at 1 month's rent or $100, whichever is greater and requires the deposit back within 30 days after move-out (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. 540-A:6, 540-A:7).

This template walks you through every clause a New Hampshire lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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New Hampshire security deposit rules

New Hampshire security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit cap	1 month's rent or $100, whichever is greater
Deposit return deadline	30 days
Statute	N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. 540-A:6, 540-A:7

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current New Hampshire requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before signing your lease.

How this template works in New Hampshire

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select New Hampshire as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

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New Hampshire security deposit rules

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