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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540: § 540:7

Demand of Rent.

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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: § 540:7
Where, to constitute a forfeiture for a violation of the condition of a written lease, a demand of rent is required such demand may be made as provided RSA 540:5.
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Plain English

Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:7, when a written lease includes a condition whose violation triggers a forfeiture, and that forfeiture legally requires a prior demand for rent, the landlord may make that demand using the method set out in RSA 540:5. The provision essentially links the procedural step of demanding rent to the existing notice framework already established in the statute. It does not create a new substantive right but clarifies the acceptable procedure for satisfying a demand requirement.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 540:7, when a written lease contains a forfeiture clause that is contingent on a formal rent demand, compliant operators generally ensure that any such demand is made in accordance with the procedures outlined in RSA 540:5. Keeping clear records of how and when a demand was delivered can be important to demonstrating that the procedural prerequisites for forfeiture were met. Operators managing properties under written leases with forfeiture conditions typically review both the lease language and the statutory notice requirements together.

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

For Tenants

Section 540:7 means that before a landlord can declare a forfeiture under a written lease based on a rent-related condition, a proper demand for rent must first be made in the manner described by RSA 540:5. If a landlord attempts to pursue forfeiture without having followed this demand procedure, tenants may have grounds to raise that procedural gap as part of their response to any eviction proceeding. Tenants who believe the required demand was not properly made may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with New Hampshire landlord-tenant law.

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. § 540:5

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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