New Hampshire Eviction Timeline
Step-by-step legal timeline from notice to lockout.
The eviction process in New Hampshire follows a strict statutory timeline. Landlords must provide proper notice, wait for the notice period to expire, file with the court, and obtain a judgment before a lockout can occur. The timeline below outlines each step in chronological order based on current state law.
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.
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