New Hampshire Eviction Notice for Unpaid Rent

What New Hampshire law says

• RSA 540:3: 30 days notice is generally required for residential tenants, but 7 days is enough for reasons under RSA 540:2, II (a), (b), (d) or (h), including nonpayment.
• The notice 'shall state with specificity the reason for the eviction' and, for nonpayment, inform the tenant of any right to avoid eviction by paying arrearages (RSA 540:9).
• Court sheet: landlord serves the notice and rent demand in hand or leaves it at the tenant's current residence.
• RSA 540:9: tenant may cure with all rent due, lawful lease charges, $15 liquidated damages and filing and service fees.

Steps for a landlord

• Demand the unpaid rent per RSA 540:4 and 540:5.
• Write the eviction notice stating nonpayment specifically.
• Include the tenant's right to cure by paying arrears.
• Serve in hand or at the residence and keep proof.

What to put in the notice

• The names of the tenants and the address of the rental
• The amount of rent owed and the rental period it covers
• The number of days the tenant has to pay or move out, and the date that period ends
• The date, how the notice was delivered, and who delivered it
• Your name and contact details, with your signature

Things to watch

• RSA 540:3 itself does not say how to deliver; the court sheet does. Check the statute or a local attorney before relying on this.
• Manufactured housing: the court sheet lists 30 days.
• Cities and counties can add their own rules, including rent control and extra notice requirements. Check your local rules too.

About this page

We checked this page against the official sources listed below in November 2026. Where an official page did not say something, we say so. Laws change and courts read them differently, so confirm the current rule with the statute, the court or a local attorney before you act. This is general information, not legal advice.