Get Your Deposit Back
New Hampshire deposit disputes usually come down to timing, written itemization, evidence for deductions, and whether the rental is covered by the special deposit rules.
This site shows you the New Hampshire rule, the records that matter, and how to move forward without guessing.
Start based on your situation
What New Hampshire law is built around
New Hampshire generally requires the landlord to return the security deposit and any interest due within 30 days after the tenancy terminates.
If the landlord keeps money for damages or other covered charges, New Hampshire expects a written itemized statement and evidence. Reasonable wear and tear is not deductible.
If the landlord fails to comply with New Hampshire's deposit rule, you could win twice the deposit amount plus applicable interest, less lawful charges, along with attorney's fees and costs. That is leverage. Lawful charges and coverage issues still matter, so the strongest position starts with a clean timeline, itemization, repair evidence, and interest record.
This is a sequence, not one magic letter
One letter is sometimes enough, but often it is not.
- Document move-out, possession, condition, and your forwarding address before the dispute starts
- Send a clear deposit-due notice after the New Hampshire deadline passes
- Follow up with the deadline, interest issue, deduction limits, required repair evidence, and your records clearly stated
- Send a final demand before deciding whether to file a small claim
Step 1 is preventive. It helps make the move-out record clear before the landlord decides what to do with your deposit.
A 4-step New Hampshire recovery system for the 30-day deadline, interest issue, itemization problem, repair evidence, deduction challenge, and final demand.
Get the Deposit Recovery SystemImportant: This site provides general information and is not legal advice.