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New Hampshire Normal Wear & Repair Evidence Rules

RSA 540-A:7 permits deduction for damage to the premises but excludes reasonable wear and tear. The written itemization must describe the necessary repair and include satisfactory evidence that the work has been or will be completed.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited
Reasonable wearExcluded

Not a damage deduction.

EvidenceRequired

Receipts, estimates, bills or invoices are identified as examples.

For a large replacement charge

  • Compare move-in and move-out condition.
  • Identify age and normal use.
  • Check whether repair was possible instead of replacement.
  • Match amount to receipts/estimates/invoices.

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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:7 — Return of Security Deposit ↗

Current official statute covering the 30-day return, reasonable-wear exclusion, itemized damages and repair evidence.

Related New Hampshire guides

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