TITLE LV PROCEEDINGS IN SPECIAL CASES
CHAPTER 540 ACTIONS AGAINST TENANTS
Section 540:2
540:2 Termination of Tenancy. –I.
The lessor or owner of nonrestricted property may terminate any tenancy by giving to the tenant or occupant a notice in writing to quit the premises in accordance with RSA 540:3 and 5.II.
The lessor or owner of restricted property may terminate any tenancy by giving to the tenant or occupant a notice in writing to quit the premises in accordance with RSA 540:3 and 5, but only for one of the following reasons:
(a) Neglect or refusal to pay rent due and in arrears, upon demand.
(b) Substantial damage to the premises by the tenant, members of his household, or guests.
(c) Failure of the tenant to comply with a material term of the lease.
(d) Behavior of the tenant or members of his family which adversely affects the health or safety of the other tenants or the landlord or his representatives, or failure of the tenant to accept suitable temporary relocation due to lead-based paint hazard abatement, as set forth in RSA
130-A:8-a, I. TITLE LV PROCEEDINGS IN SPECIAL CASES
CHAPTER 540 ACTIONS AGAINST TENANTS
Section 540:2
540:2 Termination of Tenancy. –I.
The lessor or owner of nonrestricted property may terminate any tenancy by giving to the tenant or occupant a notice in writing to quit the premises in accordance with RSA 540:3 and 5.II.
The lessor or owner of restricted property may terminate any tenancy by giving to the tenant or occupant a notice in writing to quit the premises in accordance with RSA 540:3 and 5, but only for one of the following reasons:
(a) Neglect or refusal to pay rent due and in arrears, upon demand.
(b) Substantial damage to the premises by the tenant, members of his household, or guests.
(c) Failure of the tenant to comply with a material term of the lease.
(d) Behavior of the tenant or members of his family which adversely affects the health or safety of the other tenants or the landlord or his representatives, or failure of the tenant to accept suitable temporary relocation due to lead-based paint hazard abatement, as set forth in RSA 130-A:8-a, I.
RSA 540-2
In New Hampshire, a 30-day notice is required for any reason in all residential tenancies, as per RSA 540:3.
However, if the reason for termination is specified in RSA 540:2, II (a), (b), or (d), a 7-day notice is sufficient.
This means that for most evictions, landlords must provide a 30-day notice, but there are specific exceptions that allow for a shorter notice period.
