New Hampshire security deposit demand letter
Create a New Hampshire security deposit demand letter using the residential-deposit rules verified July 24, 2026. The form checks the facts that control statutory coverage, the return clock, itemization, notice, and any qualified remedy before it inserts state-law text.
What law governs a residential security deposit in New Hampshire?
RSA ch. 540-A, security-deposit subdivision, RSA 540-A:5 through 540-A:8 — definitions (:5), procedure (:6), return (:7), remedies (:8). The citation is used only after the factual scope questions confirm that the ordinary residential rule applies. Verified July 24, 2026. Source: RSA 540-A:5; RSA 540-A:6.
Source: RSA 540-A:5; RSA 540-A:6; RSA 540-A:8 (2025 current) · Verified July 24, 2026
When is a security deposit or accounting due in New Hampshire?
30 days from the termination of the tenancy. New Hampshire uses a single trigger; the "termination of the tenancy" date is a factual question and is not automatically the last day of the lease term where the parties' conduct establishes otherwise. Verified July 24, 2026. Source: RSA 540-A:7, I — (chapter current code); New Hampshire Supreme Court, No. 2022-0354 (decided 2023).
Source: RSA 540-A:7, I; New Hampshire Supreme Court, No. 2022-0354 · Verified July 24, 2026
What itemization or documentation is required in New Hampshire?
Yes. The letter requests only the itemization, accounting, and supporting documents required by that rule. The generated letter requests optional documents only when the cited law requires them. Verified July 24, 2026. Source: RSA 540-A:7, I — (chapter current code).
Source: RSA 540-A:7, I · Verified July 24, 2026
What remedy may apply if a New Hampshire landlord does not comply?
Two separate remedy tracks. (1) RSA 540-A:8, I(b). No express bad-faith or willfulness element for the RSA 540-A:8, I(b) damages. The letter states any enhanced remedy conditionally and keeps it separate from the deposit principal. Verified July 24, 2026. Source: RSA 540-A:8, I; RSA 358-A:10, I; RSA 540-A:8, II.
Source: RSA 540-A:8, I; RSA 358-A:10, I; RSA 540-A:8, II; New Hampshire Supreme Court No. 2022-0354 · Verified July 24, 2026
Does New Hampshire require a demand, delivery method, or prescribed form?
No special method is prescribed for a tenant's demand letter. No prescribed tenant-demand form or mandatory wording. Certified mail is recommended for evidence only unless the cited rule expressly requires a particular delivery method. Verified July 24, 2026. Source: RSA 540-A:6; RSA 540-A:5–:8 — links above.
Source: RSA 540-A:6; RSA 540-A:5–:8 · Verified July 24, 2026
RSA ch. 540-A, security-deposit subdivision, RSA 540-A:5 through 540-A:8 — definitions (:5), procedure (:6), return (:7), remedies (:8).