Understanding Eviction Notices in New Hampshire
Starting an eviction in New Hampshire begins with the proper notice. Whether it’s for non-payment of rent, lease violations, or ending a tenancy at will, landlords must notify tenants properly first.
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Types of Eviction Notices in New Hampshire
New Hampshire mandates distinct notice types depending on whether the tenancy is being ended for cause or without cause, with notice periods set by statute.
7-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
Use this document to inform a tenant of their overdue rent and the potential for eviction if they don’t pay it. This notice gives the tenant seven days to settle the debt or leave the property per § 540:2 II(a) and § 540:3 I. If the tenant pays within this period, their tenancy continues. Otherwise, the landlord may initiate legal proceedings if the tenant fails to vacate.
7-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
Evict a tenant if they haven’t paid rent on time.
30-Day Notice to Quit for Non-Compliance
Issue this form to address tenants who have breached their lease terms. It specifies the nature of the violation, such as substantial property damage or failure to comply with a material term of the lease (§ 540:2 II(b) through (f)). It directs the tenant to rectify these breaches within thirty days under § 540:3 II.
Failure to comply with the notice’s terms can lead to eviction proceedings. This form serves as both a warning and a timeframe for tenants to correct their lease violations or vacate the property.
30-Day Notice to Quit for Non-Compliance
Begin evicting a tenant if they’ve broken the terms of your lease.
30-Day Notice Lease Termination
Send this form to end the month-to-month lease agreements with your tenants. This notice informs the tenant that the lease will be discontinued, and they must vacate the rental property within thirty (30) days from the notice’s service date under § 540:3.
30-Day Notice Lease Termination
Let a tenant know that you're ending a month to month lease.
How to Evict a Tenant in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, eviction lawsuits are governed by Chapter 540 of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes.
Step 1: Allow the Tenant to Correct the Reason for Eviction
Before beginning the eviction process in New Hampshire, a landlord must inform the tenant that they violated the rental agreement and give them time to fix it. If the violation is non-payment, the landlord must provide a late rent notice or an eviction notice with an attached Demand for Rent form, which gives the tenant seven days to pay rent or move out. The landlord can provide a non-compliance notice if the eviction is for any other violation.
Step 2: File to Sue For Eviction with the Court
If the tenant doesn’t fix the problem, the landlord may file a claim with the Local District Court and the appropriate court forms. If the tenant and landlord agree that the tenant should move out, there’s also the option of a lease termination form, which legally removes the tenant from the lease.
Step 3: Let Authorities Handle the Situation
If the landlord wins the eviction lawsuit, they’re then provided a Writ of Possession by the court. The landlord can take it to the police station and get help from the sheriff to remove the tenant if they still don’t move on their own.
Related Court Forms
- Affidavit of Damages and Statement of Claim: The landlord uses this affidavit to evict tenants for late or non-rent payments.
- Affidavit of Ownership: A landlord will file this affidavit to prove property ownership.
- Affidavit of Military Service: This affidavit allows the tenant to state their military service.
- Demand for Rent: This form documents how much back rent is owed by the tenant and must be attached to any notice to pay or quit eviction notice.
