New Hampshire 1-Page Residential Lease Agreement

The New Hampshire 1-page residential lease agreement cannot be terminated unless both parties agree to cancel it.

Last updated September 16th, 2024

The New Hampshire 1-page residential lease agreement cannot be terminated unless both parties agree to cancel it.

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A New Hampshire lease agreement binds both the landlord and tenant to the terms outlined in the rental contract. This includes the rent amount and the responsibilities of each party.

Rental Application – Before authorizing an agreement, a landlord often uses a rental agreement that checks the tenant’s credit report and income to ensure they are suitable renters.

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Most Recent US Home Facts

  • Population (2023): 334,914,895
  • Median Households (2022): 125,736,353
  • Median Household Income (2022): $75,149
  • Owner-occupied Households (2022): 64.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

New Hampshire Lease Agreements Must Include the Following

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Required Disclosures (3)

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
  2. Repair Notice
  3. Security Deposit Receipt

Source: § 540-A:6(I)(c)

Security Deposit

Maximum Amount – The maximum amount is the higher value number of one-months’ rent or $100.

Returning to Tenant – Landlords must return all deposits within 30 days of the lease end date. An itemized list is required if any deductions are taken out of the security deposit.

Source: § 540-A:6(I)(a)

Landlord Access

General Access – Landlords must give Tenants reasonable notice prior to entering rental property.

Emergency Access – Landlords can access the rental units in an emergency.

Source: § 540-A:3(V)

Paying Rent

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.

Source: § 540:13-(I)

New Hampshire Lease Agreement Form Example

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