New Hampshire Eviction Rules
Official notice periods, filing timelines, and legal citations for this state.
Notice Requirements
Nonpayment of Rent
7 days
Lease Violation
30 days (7 days for substantial damage or health/safety risk)
When can the landlord file?
Landlord may file after the notice period expires without cure or payment.
Tenant answer deadline
Tenant appears at the hearing; written answers may be filed in advance.
Hearing timeline
Typically 2–6 weeks after filing, depending on county.
Lockout / physical eviction
Only a court officer may execute the writ of possession after judgment; self-help is illegal.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
7 days
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
30 days (7 days for substantial damage or health/safety risk)
Landlord Can File
Landlord may file after the notice period expires without cure or payment.
Tenant Answer Deadline
Tenant appears at the hearing; written answers may be filed in advance.
Hearing Timeline
Typically 2–6 weeks after filing, depending on county.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only a court officer may execute the writ of possession after judgment; self-help is illegal.
Legal Citations
- N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:2
- N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:3