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Rental Application – The Landlord can request a rental application from Tenants to verify the financial credentials. Once approved, both parties can sign the lease.
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What the form covers?
This New Hampshire rental Lease Agreement includes New Hampshire landlord-tenant laws:
- New Hampshire Residential Landlord-Tenant Laws
- Security Deposit Law
- Lease Termination
- Landlord’s Access to the Property
- Required Disclosure Forms
- Rent Due Date plus Late Fees
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) months’ rent or $100 (pick 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 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:
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form – Lanldords must provide brochure if property was built prior to 1979.[5]
- 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.
- Methamphetamine Disclosure – Properties previously used to manufacture methamphetamines must be properly disclosed.
Paying Rent
Summary:
- Grace Period – No grace periods in the state of New Hampshire.
- Maximum Late Fee – Landlords can charge any amount for late rent as there are no laws governing late fees in New Hampshire.
- NSF Fees – No laws mandating NSF fees in New Hampshire.[6]