New Hampshire Security Deposit Trust & Interest Rules

RSA 540-A:6 treats covered deposits as the tenant’s money held in trust until the return rules are satisfied. For deposits held one year or longer, the landlord pays interest tied to the regular savings rate at the financial institution holding the deposit.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited

Deposit statusHeld in trust

Not landlord personal money until the statute is satisfied.

Interest threshold1 year+

Interest begins under RSA 540-A:6(IV).

Account infoAvailable on request

Tenant may request institution, account number, amount and interest rate.

Records to request

Deposit receipt.
Holding bank/credit union.
Account information allowed by statute.
Interest rate and accrued interest.

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Use the current RSA, not a proposed 2027 change. The 2026 regulated-conditional-deposit legislation was vetoed. Educational information only.

Official sources

New Hampshire General CourtRSA 540-A:6 — Security Deposit Procedure ↗

Current official statute covering the deposit cap, receipt/5-day condition notice, trust handling and interest.

Related New Hampshire guides

Security Deposit →Deposit Limit →5-Day Condition Notice →30-Day Rule →