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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540: § 540:20

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effective 10/20/2026New HampshireEviction & Just Cause

Operative Text

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540: § 540:20
Any party to an action brought pursuant to this chapter shall, within 7 days of the date of the notice of judgment, file in the district court a notice of intent to appeal to the supreme court. Until the appeal is perfected by the filing of a notice of appeal in the supreme court, the district court shall retain exclusive jurisdiction of the case. After the filing of the notice of appeal in the supreme court, the district court shall retain jurisdiction of the matter for the purposes of collecting rent pending appeal. In all other respects, the judgment of the district court shall be final at the expiration of the appeal period.
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Plain English

Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:20, any party to a landlord-tenant action covered by RSA 540 who wishes to appeal a district court judgment must file a notice of intent to appeal in the district court within 7 days of receiving the judgment notice. The district court keeps full control of the case until a formal notice of appeal is filed with the supreme court, at which point the district court retains the narrower role of overseeing rent collection while the appeal is pending. If no appeal is initiated within that 7-day window, the district court's judgment becomes final.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Operators involved in an RSA 540 proceeding should be aware that § 540:20 sets a strict 7-day deadline from the judgment notice for any party to file a notice of intent to appeal in the district court. A compliant operator typically tracks judgment dates carefully and understands that even during a pending appeal, the district court continues to oversee rent collection obligations. Missing the 7-day window generally means the district court's ruling stands as final.

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

For Tenants

Under § 540:20, tenants who receive an unfavorable district court judgment in an RSA 540 case have 7 days from the notice of judgment to file a notice of intent to appeal in the district court. It is worth knowing that the district court retains jurisdiction over rent collection even after an appeal is filed with the supreme court, which can affect housing stability during the appeal period. Tenants navigating this process may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with New Hampshire housing law to understand the available procedural paths.

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

Related Rules

§ 151.20
TEMPORARY EVICTION CONTROLS AND RENT REDUCTIONS FOR MOBILE HOMES DAMAGED IN THE JANUARY, 1994 EARTHQUAKE
§ 1
Definitions
§ 2
Eviction of tenants prohibited; exceptions

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