New Hampshire

Security deposit timelines in New Hampshire

Your landlord generally has 30 days in New Hampshire to return your security deposit, with any interest due, after the tenancy ends. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from New Hampshire Revised Statutes § 540-A:7 and official state sources.

New Hampshire security deposit facts
General return deadline
30 days
After tenant moves out
Relevant statute
New Hampshire Revised Statutes § 540-A:7
Cited in your DepositsBack.app notice
Penalty for non-compliance
Up to 2× wrongfully withheld
May vary by case
Small-claims court limit
$10,000
New Hampshire Small Claims Court (District Division).

What DepositsBack.app helps with in New Hampshire

  • Free deadline check tied to New Hampshire’s 30-day rule
  • State-specific security deposit notice citing New Hampshire Revised Statutes § 540-A:7, prepared and reviewed before mailing
  • USPS Certified Mail with tracking, acceptance, and delivery timestamps attached to your case
  • Response Center — paste their email/text/SMS or upload a photo of the letter; AI extracts the issues, amounts, and dates
  • Complete Case Bundle (included after delivery) with notices, mailing history, attorney handoff sheet, and official resources

Official New Hampshire resources

Frequently asked
Common questions about New Hampshire

The general deadline is 30 days. Landlords must return the security deposit, with any interest due, within 30 days after the tenancy ends.

You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.

The Complete Case Bundle includes your notices, USPS Certified Mail history, case summary, evidence checklist, attorney handoff sheet, and official state resources — all in one downloadable ZIP.

If the 30-day deadline passes without a return of your deposit and any interest due, your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document the timeline. Under New Hampshire Revised Statutes § 540-A:8, a landlord who violates the security deposit rules may owe twice the amount of the deposit plus interest, costs, and reasonable attorney fees, without any need to prove bad faith; New Hampshire small-claims court generally hears disputes up to $10,000. You can review your situation alongside the statute and official state resources, and decide whether to consult a New Hampshire attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.

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