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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540: § 540:11

Termination by Lessee.

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Operative Text

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540: § 540:11
I. A lessee may terminate his or her lease by notice in writing, in the same manner as the lessor, and the notice shall have the same effect for all purposes as a notice by the lessor to the lessee.
II. A tenancy at will, from month to month, may be terminated by the lessee upon 30 days notice; provided that if the date of termination given in the notice does not coincide with the rent due date, the lessee is responsible for the rent for the entire month in which the notice expires, up to the next rent due date, unless the terms of the lease provide otherwise.
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Plain English

Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:11, a tenant has the right to end a lease by giving written notice using the same method and form required of a landlord. For month-to-month or at-will tenancies, at least 30 days of written notice is required. If the notice period does not end on a rent due date, the tenant generally remains financially responsible for rent through the end of that rental period, up to the next due date, unless the lease itself says otherwise.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 540:11, compliant operators recognize that a tenant's written termination notice carries the same legal weight as a landlord-issued notice. Property managers typically track the date a tenant's notice expires relative to the rent due date, since rent obligations may extend through the end of the rental period even if the tenant vacates earlier. Keeping clear records of when notice was received and when the next rent due date falls helps operators accurately calculate any remaining rent owed.

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

For Tenants

Section 540:11 gives tenants in New Hampshire the right to terminate a lease by providing written notice in the same manner a landlord would use. For month-to-month or at-will tenancies, this means at least 30 days of written notice, but tenants should be aware that if the notice period does not align with the rent due date, rent may still be owed through the next due date unless the lease provides a different arrangement. Tenants who have questions about how this provision applies to their notice or remaining rent obligations may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the terms of their lease carefully.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:14
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:4
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:5
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:13-d
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:13-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:1-b
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:3
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:11-b
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:13-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:5
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:1-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:20
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:13-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:1-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:5
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:14
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:9
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:3
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540

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