New Hampshire security deposit statement template

New Hampshire rules for this report

These rules are about how and when you report, not the template's fields. Check them before you deliver.

• 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)

What is in it

• Itemized deductionsDeduction, Why it is charged, Supported by, Amount
• Move-out conditionTwo to four sentences from the notes on the unit's condition at move-out compared with move-in, including anything noted as normal wear and tear and not charged, and photos if the notes mention them. Never state amounts.
• Refund and questionsHow the refund is paid or the balance should be paid, and where (from the notes, such as a check mailed to the forwarding address), and that the tenant may contact the landlord with questions. Never state amounts: the accounting table shows them.

Rules last reviewed October 23, 2026. Read the full New Hampshire security deposit statement requirements.