New Hampshire Security Deposit Rules
Official deposit limits, return deadlines, and legal citations for this state.
Deposit Requirements
Maximum Deposit
1 month's rent or $100, whichever is greater (no limit for shared facilities/boarding houses)
Return Deadline
30
Itemized Statement Required
Yes
Interest Required
No
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit; included in max deposit.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, unpaid taxes, and other costs associated with lease violations.
Security Deposit Timeline
Maximum Deposit
1 month's rent or $100, whichever is greater (no limit for shared facilities/boarding houses)
Return Deadline
30
Itemized Statement
Yes
Interest Required
No
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit; included in max deposit.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, unpaid taxes, and other costs associated with lease violations.
Legal Citations
- N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-B:10