Eviction in Rockingham County (Brentwood), New Hampshire

Where eviction cases are filed in Rockingham County (Brentwood), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.

Quick facts: eviction in Rockingham County (Brentwood)

Eviction court: NH Circuit Court - District Division (Rockingham County locations, 10th Circuit) — State circuit court, District Division (Landlord and Tenant Writ, RSA 540) Court page
Filing fee: $150 landlord/tenant entry (filing) fee plus $1 for the Landlord and Tenant Writ; sheriff's service fee is extra and varies. NH Circuit Court Filing Fees, District Division (07/01/2025); NH Circuit Court 'How to File a Landlord and Tenant Writ' (07/01/2025)
Notice before filing (state law): 7-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. New Hampshire rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026): $2,194/month HUD
Renter households: 27,495 (22% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Rockingham County (Brentwood)

Eviction cases in Rockingham County (Brentwood) are heard by the NH Circuit Court - District Division (Rockingham County locations, 10th Circuit) (State circuit court, District Division (Landlord and Tenant Writ, RSA 540)).

10th Circuit - District Division - Brentwood — 10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH 03833; mail: P.O. Box 1149, Kingston, NH 03848 (Exeter, Newmarket, Stratham, Newfields, Fremont, East Kingston, Kensington, Epping, Kingston, Newton, Danville, Brentwood) · website
10th Circuit - District Division - Derry — 10 Courthouse Lane, Derry, NH 03038 (Derry, Londonderry, Chester, Sandown) · website
10th Circuit - District Division - Salem — 35 Geremonty Drive, Salem, NH 03079 (Salem, Windham, Atkinson, Hampstead, Plaistow, Pelham) · website
10th Circuit - District Division - Portsmouth — 111 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801 (Portsmouth, Newington, Greenland, Rye, New Castle) · website
10th Circuit - District Division - Hampton — 3 Timber Swamp Road, Hampton, NH 03842 (Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, South Hampton, Seabrook) · website
10th Circuit - District Division - Candia — 110 Raymond Rd., Candia, NH 03034 (Auburn, Candia, Deerfield, Northwood, Nottingham, Raymond) · website

Court eviction page · Self-help center

File the writ in the District Division for the town where the landlord or tenant lives or the property is located. All locations: 1-855-212-1234, Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm. The Rockingham County Sheriff (101 North Road, Brentwood; 603-679-2241) serves the writ.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Rockingham County (Brentwood)

$150 landlord/tenant entry (filing) fee plus $1 for the Landlord and Tenant Writ; sheriff's service fee is extra and varies.

Statewide fee. Writ filing instructions: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/llt-writ-filing-and-service-instructions.pdf. If the landlord wins, the court can order the tenant to repay filing and service costs. Anyone who cannot afford a court fee may ask the court to pay less or file for free.

Source: NH Circuit Court Filing Fees, District Division (07/01/2025); NH Circuit Court 'How to File a Landlord and Tenant Writ' (07/01/2025)

How eviction cases work locally

Free pre-filing mediation (Eviction Diversion Program)	Before a case is filed, landlords and tenants can use the court's free remote mediation service (Office of Mediation and Arbitration, 603-271-6418, evictiondiversion@courts.state.nh.us). Some courts also offer mediation before the hearing. Source: Official source

The New Hampshire eviction process

New Hampshire state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Rockingham County (Brentwood):

Landlord serves a demand for rent (nonpayment cases) and a written eviction notice stating the reason with specificity (7 or 30 days depending on the ground; RSA 540:3, 540:5). Court forms are on the Judicial Branch site.
Optional: free pre-filing mediation through the court's Eviction Diversion Program.
After the notice period expires, landlord obtains a landlord-and-tenant writ of summons, served by the sheriff with a notice of tenant rights; returnable 7 days after service (RSA 540:13).
Tenant files an appearance by the return day; for cases under the Oct. 8, 2026 amendments, tenant must also file an answer within 5 days after the return date stating defenses/counterclaims. Failure to appear = default.
Hearing scheduled within 10 days after appearance (notice mailed at least 6 days before). Money claims in the case are capped at $1,500.
Judgment: if landlord prevails, judgment enters 7 days after the notice of decision; court may grant a discretionary stay (from Oct. 8, 2026: up to 60 days, or 75 in limited cases; tenant pays weekly rent in advance) (RSA 540:13-c).
Writ of possession issues; the sheriff removes the tenant (RSA 540:14). Tenant appeal requires notice of intent within 7 days and paying rent into court during the appeal.

Full New Hampshire eviction rules with sources →

667 landlord-tenant writs filed in 2025 in the six 10th Circuit District Division courts (Derry 190; Hampton 143; Salem 118; Brentwood 106; Portsmouth 81; Candia 29) Source

Rent in Rockingham County (Brentwood)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Portsmouth-Rochester, NH HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$1,601
1 bedroom	$1,677
2 bedrooms	$2,194
3 bedrooms	$2,693
4 bedrooms	$2,941

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Rockingham County (Brentwood): $1,687/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; New Hampshire landlord-tenant rules are set by state law (RSA 540).

Eviction help in Rockingham County (Brentwood)

Free legal help

603 Legal Aid — Free civil legal help for eligible New Hampshire residents; the court's eviction page lists 1-800-639-5290.
New Hampshire Legal Assistance — Free civil legal services for eligible low-income residents; 1-800-562-3174.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Rockingham County (Brentwood)?

Eviction cases in Rockingham County (Brentwood) are filed with the NH Circuit Court - District Division (Rockingham County locations, 10th Circuit).

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Rockingham County (Brentwood)?

$150 landlord/tenant entry (filing) fee plus $1 for the Landlord and Tenant Writ; sheriff's service fee is extra and varies.

Where can I get help with an eviction in Rockingham County (Brentwood)?

603 Legal Aid; New Hampshire Legal Assistance.

What is the fair market rent in Rockingham County (Brentwood)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $2,194 per month (1-bedroom: $1,677).

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.