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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540: § 540:3

Eviction Notice.

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Verified 10/20/2026 · Next check 10/27/2026
effective 10/20/2026New HampshireNotice to Quit/Terminate

Operative Text

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540: § 540:3
I. If a nonresidential tenant neglects or refuses to pay rent due and in arrears, upon demand, 7 days' notice shall be sufficient; if the rent is payable more frequently than once in 3 months, whether such rent is due or not, a notice equal to the rent period shall be sufficient, and 3 months' notice shall be sufficient in all cases.
II. For all residential tenancies, 30 days' notice shall be sufficient in all cases; provided, however, that 7 days' notice shall be sufficient if the reason for the termination is as set forth in RSA 540:2, II(a), (b), (d), or (h).
III. The eviction notice shall state with specificity the reason for the eviction.
IV. If the eviction notice is based on nonpayment of rent, the notice shall inform the tenant of his or her right, if any, to avoid the eviction by payment of the arrearages and liquidated damages in accordance with RSA 540:9.
V. For the purpose of interpreting or enforcing any lease or rental agreement for residential tenants in effect on July 1, 2006, a notice to quit shall be deemed an eviction notice under this section.
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Plain English

New Hampshire Revised Statutes § 540:3 establishes the minimum notice periods a landlord must provide before pursuing an eviction. For residential tenants, the general rule is 30 days' notice, though that period shortens to 7 days when the grounds for termination fall under specific categories listed in RSA 540:2, II(a), (b), (d), or (h). Every eviction notice must clearly state the reason for the eviction, and if nonpayment of rent is the basis, the notice must also inform the tenant of any right to stop the eviction by paying the overdue rent and any liquidated damages as described in RSA 540:9.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:3, compliant residential landlords generally serve a written notice that meets the applicable time requirement — 30 days in most situations, or 7 days when the termination reason qualifies under RSA 540:2, II(a), (b), (d), or (h). The notice must spell out the specific reason for the eviction with enough detail to satisfy the statute's specificity requirement. When the notice is based on unpaid rent, operators typically include language advising the tenant of any available right to cure the default by paying arrearages and liquidated damages under RSA 540:9.

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

For Tenants

Section 540:3 of New Hampshire's statutes gives residential tenants the right to receive adequate written notice before an eviction can proceed — ordinarily 30 days, or 7 days only when specific statutory grounds apply. Tenants also have the right to be told exactly why they are being evicted, and if the reason is nonpayment of rent, the notice must explain any opportunity to avoid eviction by paying what is owed under RSA 540:9. Tenants who believe a notice fails to meet these requirements — for example, by lacking a stated reason or providing insufficient notice time — may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand the options available to them.

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. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:9

References In

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

§ 31
Notice to quit for nonpayment of rent
§ 47a-15
Noncompliance by tenant. Remedy of breach by tenant. Landlord's remedies.
§ 8.71.040
Required notice

Source Information

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