LOCAL RULES: RSA 540-A:7

New Hampshire security deposit statement requirements

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  • An itemized list of each repair with receipts, estimates or invoices
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New Hampshire gives a landlord 30 days after the tenancy ends to return the deposit with any interest, and every deduction for damage needs a written itemized list with evidence that the repairs were or will be done.

Last reviewed October 23, 2026 against the official sources listed below.

Security deposit statementNEW HAMPSHIRE / SAMPLE

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Move-out statement
Rental unit: 410 Maple Avenue, Apt 3, Concord, NH
Landlord: Pinecrest Property Management
Tenants: Jordan Lee and Priya Raman
Moved out Oct 31, 2026, keys returned. Lease ended Oct 31, 2026.
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We found 4 deductions totaling $577.40: refund due to the tenant $1,222.60.

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Landlord or property managerPinecrest Property Management
Tenant namesJordan Lee and Priya Raman
Rental unit address410 Maple Avenue, Apt 3, Concord, NH
Tenant's forwarding address88 Elm Street, Nampa, ID 83651
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What New Hampshire requires

  • The landlord returns the deposit, with any interest due, within 30 days after the tenancy endsNew Hampshire RSA 540-A:7, I
  • Deductions for damage come with a written, itemized list stating with particularity the repair needed for each item, and satisfactory evidence that the repairs have been or will be done, such as receipts for materials and labor estimates, bills or invoicesNew Hampshire RSA 540-A:7, I
  • Repair costs may be deducted only for damage excluding reasonable wear and tearNew Hampshire RSA 540-A:7, I
  • On receiving a deposit not paid by check, the landlord gives a signed receipt stating the amount and where it is held, with the same 5-day noticeNew Hampshire RSA 540-A:6, I (b) and (c)
  • On request, the landlord tells the tenant where the deposit is held, the account number, the amount and the interest rate, and lets the tenant examine their deposit recordsNew Hampshire RSA 540-A:6, IV (b)

30 days, with interest

Return the deposit, with any interest due, within 30 days after the tenancy ends.

The itemized list and its evidence

Deductions for damage come with a written, itemized list stating with particularity the repair needed for each item, and satisfactory evidence that the repairs have been or will be done, such as receipts for materials and labor estimates, bills or invoices. Repair costs may be deducted only for damage beyond reasonable wear and tear.

Receipts and records

A deposit not paid by check gets a signed receipt stating the amount and where it is held. On request, the landlord tells the tenant where the deposit is held, the account number, the amount and the interest rate, and lets the tenant examine their deposit records.

Common mistakes

  • Listing damage without the repair needed for each item.
  • Leaving out the receipts, estimates, bills or invoices.
  • Forgetting interest that is due.
  • Charging reasonable wear and tear.

Sources

Last reviewed October 23, 2026. Next review due January 23, 2027. This page explains published rules to help you write your report. It is not legal advice; the official text linked above governs.