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New Hampshire Security Deposit Calculator
Check if your security deposit complies with New Hampshire law. Maximum: 1x rent or $100. 30-day return deadline.
Your Deposit
$1,800.00
New Hampshire Maximum
$1,800.00 (1x rent or $100)
Return Deadline
30 calendar days after move-out
New Hampshire Security Deposit Rules
Deposit Limits
- Maximum allowed
- 1x rent or $100
- At $1,800.00/mo
- $1,800.00
- Pet deposit
- Allowed
Return & Holding
- Return deadline
- 30 calendar days
- Escrow required
- No
- Interest required
- No
- Itemized statement
- Required
Statute: N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:6
Max 1x rent or $100, whichever is greater.
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