New Hampshire Rental Lease Agreement Templates (6)

New Hampshire standard rental lease agreement is used between a Landlord and a Tenant when renting property which states in writing the terms and the responsibilities during the lease duration. Landlords should verify the Tenant’s financials with a rental application before signing the lease agreement.

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New Hampshire standard rental lease agreement is used between a Landlord and a Tenant when renting property which states in writing the terms and the responsibilities during the lease duration. Landlords should verify the Tenant’s financials with a rental application before signing the lease agreement.

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What does the form cover?

This New Hampshire rental Lease Agreement includes New Hampshire landlord-tenant laws:

New Hampshire Residential Landlord-Tenant Laws

Summary: Landlords must sure that the rental property is safe and habitable in compliance with health and safety codes. [1]

Security Deposit Law

Summary:

  • 30 Days – Landlords must return the deposit to tenants within 30 days of lease termination.[2]
  • Itemized List – Deductions must be itemized and shared with the tenant.
  • Maximum – The security deposit cannot exceed one (1) month’s rent or $100 (pick the higher value).

Lease Termination

Summary: Both landlords and tenants can terminate a lease under certain conditions:

  • Landlord’s Ability to Terminate
    • 7-day notice for nonpayment of rent.
    • 30-day notice for other violations.
  • Tenant’s Ability to Terminate
    • Tenants may terminate due to habitability issues after notifying the landlord.
    • 30-day notice is required for month-to-month leases.[3]

Landlord’s Access to Property

Summary: Landlords must provide reasonable notice before entering a rental property unless it’s an emergency.[4]

Required Disclosure Forms (3)

Summary:
  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form – Landlords must provide a brochure if the property was built before 1979.[5]
  2. Move-in Checklist – The landlord must notify the tenant to report any property issues upon moving in. The tenant has five (5) days to provide a list of repairs needed to avoid responsibility at the end of the lease.
  3. Methamphetamine Disclosure – Properties previously used to manufacture methamphetamines must be appropriately disclosed.

Paying Rent

Summary:
  1. Grace Period – No grace periods in the state of New Hampshire.
  2. Maximum Late Fee – Landlords can charge any amount for late rent as New Hampshire has no laws governing late fees.
  3. NSF Fees – No laws mandating NSF fees in New Hampshire.[6]

Sample New Hampshire Rental Lease Agreement

Sources

  1. courts.nh.gov
  2. § 540-A:6(I)(a)
  3. § 540:11
  4. § 540-A:3(V)
  5. 42 U.S. Code § 4852d
  6. § 638-4
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