New Hampshire Lockouts and utility shutoffs
Can a landlord change the locks or shut off utilities in New Hampshire?
Banned. A landlord may not willfully interrupt utilities (water, heat, light, electricity, gas, sewer, etc.) except temporarily during repairs or emergencies, or seize or deny the tenant access to the premises except through court process.
Verified Source: RSA 540-A:3, I–II · last checked 2026-10-25
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