New Hampshire Eviction Notice (Notice to Quit)

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO (Tenant / Occupant): [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
[[Tenant Current Address / Premises]]
[[City]], New Hampshire [[ZIP Code]]

FROM (Landlord / Owner or Authorized Agent): [[Landlord or Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], New Hampshire [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] | Email: [[Landlord Email]]

RE: Notice to Quit / Eviction Notice, Premises at [[Full Property Address]], [[City]], New Hampshire [[ZIP Code]]

1. Notice Type and Legal Basis

This notice is issued pursuant to New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) Chapter 540.

Type of Notice (select one):
- [ ] 7-Day Notice for Nonpayment of Rent (RSA 540:2, 540:3, 540:9), Demand for rent or quit.
- [ ] 30-Day Notice for Lease Violation or Other Good Cause (RSA 540:2, 540:3), Cure or quit, or unconditional depending on violation.
- [ ] 7-Day Unconditional Quit, For substantial damage to premises, behavior adversely affecting health/safety of others, or other qualifying grounds under RSA 540:2(II).
- [ ] 30-Day Notice to Quit (No Cause / End of Tenancy), For termination of month-to-month tenancy or other permitted no-cause grounds.

Grounds for this Notice:
[[Describe specific grounds with dates and facts, e.g. "Failure to pay rent due for the months of [months]; total rent owed $[[Amount]] as of [date]."]]

2. Premises The premises subject to this notice are: [[Full Property Address, including unit/apt number if applicable]] [[City]], New Hampshire [[ZIP Code]]

3. Amounts Owed (for nonpayment notices) Total Rent Owed: $[[Total Rent Owed, rent only, excluding late fees where prohibited]] Period Covered: [[e.g. "Rent due for the period [start date] through [end date]"]] Additional Itemization (if any permitted): [[List only amounts lawfully recoverable as rent or as otherwise permitted; note if late fees or other charges are excluded]]

Demand: You are hereby demanded to pay the above rent in full or to vacate the premises.

4. Deadline and Cure Period You must: - Pay the full amount demanded or - Vacate the premises

on or before 11:59 p.m. on [[Exact Deadline Date, computed per statute, e.g. 7 full days after service for nonpayment or 30 days for other]].

For nonpayment: This is a 7-day notice. If rent is not paid within the 7-day period (excluding the day of service in computation where applicable), the tenancy is terminated and you must vacate.

For lease violations or no-cause: This is a 30-day notice. For curable violations, you have the full period to cure the violation. If not cured, or for non-curable or no-cause terminations, you must vacate by the deadline.

Date Computation Note: The deadline is calculated in accordance with RSA 540 and court rules. Weekends and holidays may affect computation in some cases; confirm with court forms if using official templates.

5. Demand to Pay or Vacate You are required either to pay the rent demanded (if applicable) or to quit and deliver up possession of the premises to the Landlord / Agent on or before the deadline stated above.

If you fail to pay or vacate as required, Landlord will commence eviction proceedings in the New Hampshire Circuit Court, District Division to obtain a judgment and a writ of possession. Only a court order and execution of a writ of possession by the sheriff authorize removal. Self-help evictions (changing locks, shutting off utilities, removing property) are not permitted.

6. Service of Notice and Proof of Service This notice is being served by (check all that apply and complete): - [ ] Personal delivery to Tenant on [[Service Date]] at [[Time / Location]] by [[Server Name]]. - [ ] Substituted service: left with person of suitable age and discretion at the premises on [[Service Date]] and mailed to Tenant at the premises on [[Mail Date]]. - [ ] Posting in a conspicuous place on the premises on [[Service Date]] and mailing a copy to Tenant at the premises on [[Mail Date]]. - [ ] Other method permitted by law: [[Describe]].

Certificate / Affidavit of Service (to be completed by server):

I, [[Server Full Name]], certify that on [[Service Date]] at approximately [[Time]], I served the above-named Tenant / Occupant with a true copy of this Notice to Quit by the method(s) indicated above.

Server Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: [[Service Date]]

Printed Name / Title: [[Server Name / Landlord or Process Server]]

7. Landlord / Agent Signature

Landlord or Authorized Agent

Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: [[Date of Notice]]

Printed Name: [[Landlord or Agent Full Name]]

Title: [[e.g. Landlord / Property Manager / Attorney-in-Fact]]

8. Important Disclaimers and Next Steps - This document is a notice only. It does not constitute a court filing or court order. - To obtain possession, Landlord must file a landlord-tenant action in the New Hampshire Circuit Court, District Division after the notice period expires (if tenant has not vacated or paid). - After judgment, a writ of possession may issue. Actual removal is performed by the sheriff. - Tenants may have defenses, counterclaims, or rights to cure in certain circumstances. This notice does not waive any rights of either party. - CARES Act or other federal protections may apply to certain properties; verify before proceeding. - Use of court-approved forms is recommended where available. Language must comply with RSA 540:3 and related sections., -

LANDLORD / AGENT COPY, KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS
(Attach proof of mailing / service documentation)

9. Additional Instructions for Landlord

1. Calculate the exact deadline carefully. For a 7-day notice, the tenant generally has seven full days after proper service to pay or vacate. Confirm the precise date using a calendar and RSA 540 guidance.

2. Itemize only rent. Do not include late fees, court costs, or attorney fees in the demand amount on this notice unless expressly permitted by law for the specific ground.

3. Keep copies of this notice, the envelope (if mailed), photos of posting, and the certificate of service. These will be required when filing the eviction action.

4. After the notice period expires without cure or vacating, file the appropriate landlord-tenant writ or complaint with the Circuit Court, District Division in the county where the property is located. Pay the filing fee and attach this notice and proof of service.

5. Serve the court papers as required by court rules. Only after obtaining a judgment and writ of possession may the sheriff remove the tenant.

6. If the tenant pays the rent demanded within the notice period (for nonpayment), the notice is generally satisfied and the tenancy continues (subject to any other defaults).

7. For curable violations, clearly state the actions required to cure so there is no ambiguity.

8. If multiple tenants, serve all adult occupants named on the lease or in possession.

9. Consider offering a move-out agreement or payment plan before or instead of filing where appropriate and permitted.

10. Consult the New Hampshire Judicial Branch website for current forms (NHJB-3040 Demand for Rent, NHJB-3041 Eviction Notice, and affidavit of compliance) and any updates to RSA 540 procedures.

10. Tenant Rights Summary (for informational purposes in this template)

Tenants receiving this notice may:
- Pay rent demanded (nonpayment cases) within the period to cure.
- Cure the violation if curable within the notice period.
- File an answer or appearance in court raising any legal defenses (payment, improper notice, retaliation, habitability, discrimination, etc.).
- Request a hearing.
- Negotiate a move-out date or settlement with the landlord.

This summary is not legal advice to the tenant., -

*Sample template for New Hampshire, not legal advice. Statutory notice periods per RSA Chapter 540: 7 days for nonpayment of rent; 30 days for lease violations or no-cause termination of month-to-month tenancy. Eviction proceedings are filed in NH Circuit Court, District Division. A writ of possession issues only after court judgment. Verify all requirements, calculations, and service methods against current New Hampshire statutes, court rules, and official forms before use. As of 2026-06.*

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