Free New Hampshire Eviction Notice Template

A New Hampshire eviction notice is a written document landlords must give tenants before filing for eviction in court. It explains the reason for eviction, gives tenants time to fix the issue or leave, and follows timelines set by Chapter 540 of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes.

New Hampshire law requires different notices depending on the situation:

• 7-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit (NH Rev Stat § 540:2 II(a); NH Rev Stat § 540:3 I): Used when tenants fail to pay rent. Tenants have seven days to pay the overdue rent or move out before the landlord can file for eviction. If they pay within this period, the tenancy continues.
• 30-Day Notice to Quit for Non-Compliance (NH Rev Stat § 540:2 II(c); NH Rev Stat § 540:3 II): For lease violations such as substantial property damage or failing to comply with major lease terms. Tenants have 30 days to fix the problem or vacate the property.
• 30-Day Lease Termination Notice (NH Rev Stat § 540:3): Used to end a month-to-month tenancy without cause. Landlords must give at least 30 days’ written notice before ending the lease.

To complete your eviction notice correctly:

1. Choose the right notice type for your situation
2. Add landlord and tenant names plus the property address
3. Include the reason for eviction if required by law
4. State the legal notice period for payment, compliance, or move-out
5. Sign and date the notice before serving it

New Hampshire law allows landlords to deliver notices by:

• Personal delivery to the tenant
• Certified or registered mail
• Posting the notice at the rental unit if the tenant cannot be found

Always keep proof of service in case the eviction proceeds to court.

If the tenant doesn’t comply within the required time:

• File a Landlord and Tenant Writ in the local district court
• The court schedules a hearing where both landlord and tenant can present evidence
• If the landlord wins, the court issues a Writ of Possession so law enforcement can remove the tenant if they don’t leave voluntarily

Landlords may need these forms for eviction cases in New Hampshire:

• Demand for Rent: Documents overdue rent before filing for eviction
• Writ of Possession: Authorizes law enforcement to remove the tenant after a court judgment
• Affidavit of Damages and Statement of Claim: Used to claim unpaid rent or damages in eviction cases