Required Disclosures for New Hampshire Residential Landlords

New Hampshire landlords are bound by several mandatory disclosure obligations designed to ensure tenants are fully informed about who owns the property, where their money is being held, and whether the unit may contain environmental hazards.

Failure to provide these disclosures can void portions of a lease or expose the landlord to significant penalties.

Disclaimer: This guide provides general legal information for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a licensed New Hampshire attorney for advice specific to your situation. Information last verified: March 2026.

1. Landlord/Agent Identity Disclosure

Under RSA 540-A:3, a landlord must disclose to the tenant the name and address of the owner of the property or the person authorized to manage and act on the owner's behalf (the property manager or authorized agent).

If the property is owned by a trust, LLC, or corporation, the landlord must still provide a specific individual contact, not just a vague corporate entity name. The tenant must know exactly who to contact in the event of an emergency, a maintenance request, or a legal dispute.

2. Security Deposit Bank Location

When a landlord collects a security deposit (capped at 1 month's rent or $100, whichever is greater), RSA 540-A:6 requires the deposit to be placed in a segregated bank account.

The landlord must provide the tenant with written notice of:

• The name and address of the bank holding the deposit.
• The account number of the segregated bank account.

This notice must be provided within 30 days of receiving the deposit.

3. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (Federal)

If the rental property was constructed before 1978, federal law requires the landlord to:

• Provide the tenant with an EPA-approved pamphlet titled "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home."
• Disclose any known information about lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards in the property.
• Include a Lead Warning Statement as an attachment to the lease, which must be signed by both parties.

This is a federal requirement enforced nationwide, but it is particularly important in New Hampshire given the state's extremely old housing stock—many residential properties in cities like Manchester, Nashua, and Concord were built well before 1978.

4. Housing Code Compliance

While not a formal "disclosure" in the traditional sense, RSA 48-A requires all rented dwellings to meet the state's minimum housing standards. A landlord who rents a property that does not comply with the applicable building and health codes is operating illegally, regardless of whether the tenant was aware of the deficiencies at move-in.

Tenants have the right to request a code compliance inspection from the local municipality at any time.

5. Prohibited Lease Clauses (RSA 540-A:8)

As a form of indirect disclosure, landlords should be aware that RSA 540-A:8 effectively prohibits certain lease terms. Any clause in a lease that attempts to waive a tenant's rights under RSA 540, 540-A, or 540-B is void and unenforceable. A landlord cannot include a clause stating, for example, "Tenant waives the right to the 15-day late fee grace period."

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