The notices and their periods
- 7-Day Eviction Notice + Demand for Rent — for nonpayment (RSA 540:2 and 540:3) — a 7-day notice paired with a Demand for Rent. The tenant generally has a right to stop the eviction by paying the arrears plus liquidated damages before judgment (RSA 540:9).
- 7-Day Notice (damage / health-safety) — for substantial damage to the unit or behavior that endangers health or safety (RSA 540:2,II) — a 7-day notice.
- 30-Day Notice (other good cause) — for other good cause, including a material lease violation or habitual late payment — a 30-day notice (RSA 540:3,II).
Ending a tenancy and serving notice
New Hampshire requires good cause to evict, so a tenancy doesn't simply end on notice alone; for most non-rent grounds the period is 30 days. (Separately, a change effective July 1, 2026 will let landlords decline to renew leases of 12 months or longer on 60 days' notice as a no-fault termination.)
The eviction notice must state the reason with specificity. After it expires, the landlord files a possessory action in the Circuit Court District Division. The eviction notice itself is not a court order — only the court can order removal.
Good cause is required
New Hampshire is a good-cause state: a landlord can evict only for a reason listed in RSA 540:2, even at the end of a lease. Nonpayment and health-safety grounds run on a 7-day notice; other good cause (like a material lease violation or habitual lateness) takes 30 days. For nonpayment, the tenant usually keeps a right to pay the arrears plus damages and stay.
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How many days' notice for nonpayment in New Hampshire?
Seven days — a 7-day eviction notice with a Demand for Rent (RSA 540:2, 540:3). The tenant can usually pay the arrears plus liquidated damages to stop the eviction (RSA 540:9).
Can a New Hampshire landlord evict without a reason?
No. New Hampshire requires good cause from the list in RSA 540:2 — even a lease ending isn't automatic grounds.
How much notice for a lease violation in New Hampshire?
Generally 30 days for other good cause such as a material lease violation (RSA 540:3,II); 7 days for substantial damage or health-and-safety grounds.
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WriteMyNotice.com is a self-help document preparation service, not a law firm, and this page is general information, not legal advice. Eviction rules are strict and vary by state, county, and city — many cities add rent-control or just-cause requirements on top of state law, and an improper or mistimed notice can get an eviction case delayed or dismissed. Verify the current requirements for your property's location and, for contested or high-stakes evictions, consult a landlord-tenant attorney. Statute references verified June 2026.