New Hampshire landlord and tenant rules

Seayora publishes 4 New Hampshire rules, covering contractor sales tax, security deposits. Every one is generated from the statute it cites — the same rule Seayora's own deadline engine enforces on a live tenancy — and carries the date it was last checked.

New Hampshire at a glance

RuleNew Hampshire
Do contractors charge sales tax in New Hampshire?No sales tax
Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in New Hampshire?Interest required when the deposit is held a year or longer.
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in New Hampshire?30 days
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in New Hampshire?1 month of rent

Contractor sales tax in New Hampshire

Do contractors charge sales tax in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire imposes no state sales tax, so there is no state sales tax to add to a contractor's invoice. Source: New Hampshire imposes no general sales tax.

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Security deposits in New Hampshire

Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in New Hampshire?

Yes. New Hampshire requires a landlord to pay the tenant interest on a security deposit. Interest required when the deposit is held a year or longer. The deposit itself must be returned within 30 days of the end of the tenancy. This is RSA 540-A:6–7.

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How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in New Hampshire?

In New Hampshire, a landlord has 30 days after the tenancy ends to return the security deposit, together with an itemised statement of any deductions. New Hampshire also requires interest to be paid on the deposit: Interest required when the deposit is held a year or longer. This is RSA 540-A:6–7.

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How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in New Hampshire?

In New Hampshire, a security deposit is capped at 1 month of rent. One month's rent or $100, whichever is greater. This is RSA 540-A:6–7.

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Sources

  • New Hampshire imposes no general sales tax.
  • RSA 540-A:6–7

This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.

How Seayora uses these rules

Seayora computes the deadline this rule sets from the tenancy’s own dates, shows it on the lease and the deposit statement, and reminds the landlord before it falls due — so the answer above is not reference material sitting beside the product, it is the rule the product enforces.

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