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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A: § 205-A:7

Security Deposits.

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Verified 10/20/2026 · Next check 10/27/2026
effective 10/20/2026New HampshireDeposit Limits

Operative Text

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A: § 205-A:7
No owner or operator of a manufactured housing park shall require as a security or damage deposit an amount greater than one month's rent. Said deposit shall be held or disposed of by said owner or operator in compliance with the provisions of RSA 477:48.
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Plain English

Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:7, the amount a manufactured housing park owner or operator may collect as a security or damage deposit is capped at one month's rent. Any deposit collected must be held or returned in accordance with the procedures set out in RSA 477:48, which governs how security deposits are managed in New Hampshire. This provision applies specifically to manufactured housing park tenancies, distinguishing them from other rental arrangements.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Operators of manufactured housing parks subject to § 205-A:7 generally collect no more than one month's rent as a security or damage deposit at the start of a tenancy. Compliant operators also follow the handling, holding, and disposition requirements of RSA 477:48, which sets out timelines and procedures for returning or applying deposits. Maintaining clear records of deposit amounts and any deductions is a standard practice for demonstrating compliance with this provision.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section § 205-A:7 limits what a manufactured housing park owner or operator can require as a security or damage deposit to no more than one month's rent. If a deposit exceeds that cap or is not handled according to RSA 477:48, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation, including as a defense in certain proceedings or through a complaint to a relevant state authority. Tenant-rights organizations in New Hampshire can help residents understand what options may be available under this provision.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 477:48
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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:21
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:21
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:21
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:23
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:4
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:4-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:4
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:12-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:13-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:17
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:1
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A

Related Rules

§ 1950.5
§ 554.602
Security deposit; amount.
§ 250.511a
Escrow Funds Limited

Source Information

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