Move-In / Move-Out Checklist in New Hampshire

Record the condition of each room on move-in and again on move-out, with photos. It is the best evidence in a security deposit dispute. Some states require a move-in condition form.

What New Hampshire law says

Itemized deductions	Yes. Written, itemized list of damages beyond reasonable wear and tear, describing each repair with satisfactory evidence it was or will be done (receipts, estimates, invoices); unpaid rent or other charges must be itemized with the period covered. Source: RSA 540-A:7
Wear and tear / move-out charges	Not defined by statute. The landlord may deduct repair costs for damage 'excluding reasonable wear and tear,' and must give a written itemized list describing each repair with particularity plus satisfactory evidence (receipts, estimates, invoices) that the repair has been or will be done. Unpaid rent, agreed tax shares, and other lawful lease charges may also be deducted. No statute addresses painting, cleaning, or carpet specifically. Deposit and any interest due within 30 days after the tenancy ends. Source: RSA 540-A:7, I-II

Itemized deductions

Yes. Written, itemized list of damages beyond reasonable wear and tear, describing each repair with satisfactory evidence it was or will be done (receipts, estimates, invoices); unpaid rent or other charges must be itemized with the period covered.

Source: RSA 540-A:7

Wear and tear / move-out charges

Not defined by statute. The landlord may deduct repair costs for damage 'excluding reasonable wear and tear,' and must give a written itemized list describing each repair with particularity plus satisfactory evidence (receipts, estimates, invoices) that the repair has been or will be done. Unpaid rent, agreed tax shares, and other lawful lease charges may also be deducted.

No statute addresses painting, cleaning, or carpet specifically. Deposit and any interest due within 30 days after the tenancy ends.

Source: RSA 540-A:7, I-II

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MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUT CONDITION CHECKLIST — [rental address]

Tenant: [tenant name] Landlord: [landlord name]

Move-in date: [move-in date] Move-out date: [move-out date]

Living room — walls, floors, windows, lights: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Kitchen — appliances, cabinets, sink, counters: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Bathroom(s) — toilet, tub/shower, sink, fan: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Bedroom(s) — walls, floors, closets, windows: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms tested: move-in ______ / move-out ______ Keys given: [number of keys]

Photos taken on: [photo dates]. Signed by tenant ____________ and landlord ____________

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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.