New Hampshire Abandoned property
What can a landlord do with property a tenant leaves behind in New Hampshire?
After a tenant moves out (voluntarily or by eviction), the landlord must store their belongings with reasonable care for 7 days, and the tenant may reclaim them free of rent or storage fees. After that, the landlord may dispose of them without notice.
Verified Source: RSA 540-A:3, VII · last checked 2026-10-25
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