New Hampshire Security deposit limit

Related New Hampshire rules

Deposit return deadline

Within 30 days after the tenancy ends, with any interest due and a written itemized list of damages. These deposit rules do not apply to a landlord renting a single-family home who owns no other rental property, or to units in an owner-occupied building of 5 units or fewer, except units occupied by someone 60 or older (RSA 540-A:5, I).

Verified Source: RSA 540-A:7, I · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full New Hampshire deposit return deadline page

Interest on deposits

A landlord who holds a security deposit for 1 year or longer must pay the tenant interest at the savings rate of the NH bank where it is held. The tenant may request accrued interest every 3 years, and on request the landlord must disclose the bank, account and rate. Landlords renting a single-family home with no other rental property, or units in an owner-occupied building of 5 or fewer units, are exempt unless the occupant is 60 or older.

Verified Source: RSA 540-A:6, IV; 540-A:5, I · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full New Hampshire interest on deposits page

Move-in/move-out checklist

The landlord must give written notice that the tenant should provide a written list of conditions in the unit needing repair within 5 days of occupancy. Where a deposit receipt is required, the receipt must state this.

Verified Source: RSA 540-A:6, I · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full New Hampshire move-in/move-out checklist page