New Hampshire Standard Lease Agreement

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]

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]

Grace Period – None.

Maximum Late Fee – None.

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

Payment Methods – A lease cannot require that rent payments be made exclusively through electronic means. Landlords must allow for at least one non-electronic form of payment.^[6]