Last reviewed September 2026
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New Hampshire Early Termination Addendum
This Early Termination Addendum is built with New Hampshire as the governing state. These are the New Hampshire landlord-tenant rules that most often bear on it, with the statute for each.
New Hampshire rules at a glance
| Domestic violence | A landlord may not terminate a tenancy solely because a tenant or household member is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, with qualifying verification (RSA 540:2, VII). |
|---|---|
| Lease non-renewal (from July 1, 2026) | 60 days’ written notice, for leases of 12+ monthsRSA 540:2, II(i) |
Ending a New Hampshire tenancy
Most New Hampshire rentals are “restricted property,” which a landlord may terminate only for a reason listed in RSA 540:2, II: nonpayment after demand, substantial damage, failure to comply with a material lease term, behavior affecting others’ health or safety, certain lead-abatement and pest-preparation issues, and “other good cause” — which includes any legitimate business or economic reason (RSA 540:2, V). Before evicting for tenant-caused “other good cause,” the landlord must first warn the tenant in writing (RSA 540:2, III).
From July 1, 2026 (HB 60), the end of a lease whose original term is 12 months or longer — or a shorter lease renewed for a total of 12 months or longer — is also a ground — if the landlord gave written notice at least 60 days before the lease end that it won’t be renewed and files the possessory action within 6 months after it expires. This “no-fault” termination can’t be treated as an eviction for rental applications or tenant screening, and retaliation and discrimination defenses still apply (RSA 540:2, II(i), VIII).
| Nonpayment of rent | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Substantial damage to the premises | 7 days |
| Behavior affecting health or safety | 7 days |
| Accused perpetrator after a domestic-violence lease termination | 7 days |
| All other grounds | 30 days |
- Contents — The eviction notice must state the specific reason for termination, and a nonpayment notice must tell the tenant of any right to avoid eviction by paying the arrears and liquidated damages (RSA 540:3, III–IV).
- Utility payments — A tenant can’t be evicted for nonpayment if the arrears don’t exceed what the tenant paid, with proof, to keep landlord-provided utilities from being shut off (RSA 540:2, VI).
- Domestic violence — A landlord may not terminate a tenancy solely because a tenant or household member is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, with qualifying verification (RSA 540:2, VII).
More New Hampshire landlord documents
- New Hampshire Residential Lease Agreement
- New Hampshire Eviction Notice
- New Hampshire Security Deposit Return Letter
- New Hampshire Rent Increase Notice
- New Hampshire Notice to Vacate
- New Hampshire Application Approval Letter
- New Hampshire Application Denial Letter
- New Hampshire Background & Credit Check Authorization
- New Hampshire Rental Application
- New Hampshire Co-Signer Guarantor Agreement
- New Hampshire Bed Bug Addendum
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- New Hampshire No-Smoking Addendum
- New Hampshire Parking & Storage Addendum
- New Hampshire HOA & Community Rules Addendum
- New Hampshire Crime-Free Housing Addendum
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- New Hampshire Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
- New Hampshire Military Clause (SCRA)
- New Hampshire Pet Addendum
- New Hampshire Cash for Keys Agreement
- New Hampshire Mutual Lease Termination Agreement
- New Hampshire Lease Renewal Agreement
- New Hampshire Notice of Non-Renewal
- New Hampshire Late Rent Notice
- New Hampshire Lease Violation Notice
- New Hampshire Notice of Entry
- New Hampshire Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist
- New Hampshire Rent Receipt
- New Hampshire Rent Verification Letter
- New Hampshire Tenant Welcome Letter
- New Hampshire Property Management Agreement
- New Hampshire Commercial Lease
- New Hampshire Rent-to-Own Agreement
- New Hampshire Short-Term Rental Agreement
- New Hampshire Room Rental Agreement
- New Hampshire Roommate Agreement
- New Hampshire Spanish Lease Agreement
- New Hampshire Sublease Agreement
- New Hampshire Lease Amendment
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