What disclosures must a landlord provide in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Move-In Checklist (Landlord must provide move-in checklist. Tenant has 5 days to note needed repairs.).

What happens if a New Hampshire landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

New Hampshire Required Disclosures

2 required disclosures

New Hampshire law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 2 for New Hampshire, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our New Hampshire law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure New Hampshire landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d
Move-In Checklist
Landlord must provide move-in checklist. Tenant has 5 days to note needed repairs.
Legal basis: New Hampshire RSA 540-A:6

Frequently asked questions

What disclosures must a landlord provide in New Hampshire?: New Hampshire requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Move-In Checklist (Landlord must provide move-in checklist. Tenant has 5 days to note needed repairs.).
What happens if a New Hampshire landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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