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New Hampshire 30-Day Security Deposit Rule

RSA 540-A:7 requires return of the security deposit and interest due, if any, within 30 days from termination of the tenancy, subject to lawful deductions and statutory exceptions.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20262 official sources cited
Deadline30 days

From termination of tenancy.

If damage deductedDetailed written list

Must describe repairs with particularity and provide satisfactory evidence.

Repair evidenceReceipts / estimates / invoices

The statute gives examples of satisfactory evidence.

Review the statement

  • Termination date.
  • Nature of each claimed repair.
  • Receipt for materials.
  • Labor estimate.
  • Bill or invoice with actual/estimated cost.
  • Interest due, if the deposit was held at least one year.

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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.

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 →Wear & Evidence →