Eviction Notice Requirements in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, a residential eviction notice gives 7 days for nonpayment of rent and 30 days for most other reasons, and landlords of most rental property may end a tenancy only for a reason listed in the statute.
Last checked . General information, not legal advice.
New Hampshire at a glance
- Notice for unpaid rent
- 7 days
- 7-day eviction notice for nonpayment (with notice of the right to cure by paying arrears)
- Notice for a lease violation
- 30 days
- 30-day eviction notice for failure to comply with a material lease term (7 days for substantial damage or behavior affecting health or safety)
- Ending a month-to-month tenancy
- 30 days
- 30 days' written notice (good cause required for restricted property)
The rules in New Hampshire
How much notice does a landlord have to give for unpaid rent in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire rule: 7-day eviction notice for nonpayment (with notice of the right to cure by paying arrears).
How much notice is required to evict for a lease violation in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire rule: 30-day eviction notice for failure to comply with a material lease term (7 days for substantial damage or behavior affecting health or safety).
How much notice is needed to end a month-to-month tenancy in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire rule: 30 days' written notice (good cause required for restricted property).
Where do the New Hampshire rules for eviction notices come from?
They come from RSA 540:3 Eviction notice and RSA 540:2 Termination of tenancy. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.
How New Hampshire compares
For unpaid rent, 23 jurisdictions allow a shorter notice than New Hampshire, and 14 jurisdictions require a longer one.
What this means in practice
A notice is usually the first step, not the eviction itself. A landlord generally needs a court order before a tenant can be removed, and changing the locks or cutting utilities to force a tenant out is not allowed in most states.
Serve the notice the way state law requires, keep a copy and proof of delivery, and count the days carefully: some states skip weekends and holidays.
Tenants who receive a notice can often stop the process by paying or fixing the problem within the notice period. Local legal aid offices can explain the options.
General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.