New Hampshire Eviction Notice

Notice to pay rent or quit, cure a violation or vacate — with your state's exact notice period, required wording and service rules.

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New Hampshire rules that this document follows

Nonpayment of rent7 days — 7-Day Demand for Rent and Eviction NoticeSource: N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:3(II); § 540:2(II)(a)
Lease violation30 days — no right to cureSource: N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:3(II); § 540:2(II)(c)–(e)
Unconditional quit7 days — Substantial damage to premises, or behavior adversely affecting health or safety of others (7-day notice)Source: N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:3(II); § 540:2(II)(b)
Permitted service methodspersonal, substitutedSource: N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:5 (delivered by sheriff, or personally, or left at the tenant's abode)
Required wordingEviction notice must be on or in substantially the form of the circuit court's Eviction Notice (§ 540:3(V)) and state the specific reason with particularity; for nonpayment it must state the tenant's right to avoid eviction by paying the full arrearage plus $15 liquidated damages before the writ issues, and the Demand for Rent must state the amount owed.
StatuteN.H. Rev. Stat. Ch. 540 (Actions Against Tenants)

Rules current as of 2026-09-07. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.

How to use this Eviction Notice in New Hampshire

Serve the notice exactly as New Hampshire law allows and count the days correctly — the deadline is the first thing a judge checks. Do not include late fees in a pay-or-quit amount unless your state permits it. If the tenant pays the full amount in time, the notice is satisfied.

Keep a copy of the notice and the signed proof of service; you will attach both to the court complaint if the tenant does not comply.

Frequently asked questions

How many days' notice for nonpayment of rent in New Hampshire?

7 days (7-Day Demand for Rent and Eviction Notice), N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:3(II); § 540:2(II)(a). Properties covered by the CARES Act require at least 30 days.

How must the notice be delivered?

personal, substituted. N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:5 (delivered by sheriff, or personally, or left at the tenant's abode) Keep the completed proof of service — the court will ask for it.

Can I change the locks or shut off utilities instead?

No. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and exposes the landlord to damages. After the notice period expires you must file an eviction case in court.

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