New Hampshire eviction process

7 days nonpayment notice.

Nonpayment requires a 7-day eviction notice; lease violations generally require a 30-day notice. New Hampshire requires good cause to evict.

What this means for you: Paying the rent owed (plus $15) before the deadline can stop a nonpayment eviction.

Your next step: Note the 7-day deadline and the right to cure by payment.

Source: N.H. Rev. Stat. §§ 540:2, 540:3. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).

More New Hampshire rights: New Hampshire security deposit · New Hampshire repairs · New Hampshire entry notice · New Hampshire rent increase.

Eviction in nearby states: Maine (7 days nonpayment notice) · Massachusetts (14 days nonpayment notice) · Vermont (14 days nonpayment notice).

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.

Updated July 2026