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New Hampshire Standard Lease Agreement

A New Hampshire standard residential lease agreement is a contract used to legally bind a landlord and tenant. The agreement pertains to a specific rental property and a fixed period, typically one year.
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Rental Application – Used by landlords to assess a potential tenant’s financial situation and ability to pay rent.

Required Disclosures (3)

1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure & EPA Pamphlet – Tenants moving into a property constructed before 1978 must be made aware of the possible presence of lead-based paint.

2. Move-in Checklist – Tenants paying a security deposit should receive a move-in checklist to document the condition of the property within five days of moving in.[1]

3. Security Deposit Receipt – Tenants paying a security deposit should receive details of the bank and account where the deposit is being held.[2]

Security Deposit Laws

Maximum Amount – Up to one month’s rent or $100, whichever is more.[3]

Returning – Any unused portion of a tenant’s security deposit must be returned within 30 days of the end of a tenancy. Deductions must be clearly stated in an itemized list.[4]

Rent Payment Laws

Grace Period – None.

Maximum Late Fee – None.

NSF Fee – A landlord can charge up to $25 as a penalty for a bounced check.[5]