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New Hampshire Late Rent Notice

A free New Hampshire late rent notice that follows New Hampshire law. Fill in the boxes, check the rules below, then print or copy it. Keep a copy and proof of how you sent it.

What New Hampshire law says

Late feesNo statutory cap or grace period found.
Notice for unpaid rent7-day written eviction notice (plus a demand for rent), stating the reason with specificity and telling the tenant of the right to avoid eviction by paying arrears.

Fill in your letter

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To: [tenant name(s)]

Premises: [rental address]

Rent of $[rent amount] for [rental period] was due on [due date] and has not been received.

Under your lease, a late fee of $[late fee] applies. New Hampshire limits on late fees: RSA ch. 540 (no late-fee section).

Total now due: $[total due]. Please pay by [date] to [payment method].

This is a reminder, not an eviction notice. Before filing an eviction case, a landlord must give the separate notice New Hampshire law requires.

Date: [today's date]
Landlord or agent: [your name]
Signature: ____________________

How to send it: use a method you can prove — certified mail with return receipt, or email/text if your lease allows notices that way. Write down the date.

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