In New Hampshire, landlord entry is governed by RSA 540-A:3. The law protects a tenant’s right to “quiet enjoyment” by strictly limiting when a landlord can enter.
Generally, no. Except for emergencies, a landlord must obtain your consent and provide adequate notice.
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Emergencies: Landlords may enter without consent only to make emergency repairs (e.g., a bursting pipe or fire).
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Notice Requirement: For non-emergencies (repairs, inspections, or showings), the landlord must provide reasonable notice. While the law doesn’t specify a set number of hours, 24 hours is the standard industry practice for “reasonable.”
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Consent: Outside of emergencies, the landlord must get your permission to enter. However, you cannot unreasonably withhold consent for necessary repairs or inspections.
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Abuse of Entry: It is illegal for a landlord to enter your home without your permission for any reason other than emergency repairs.
The information for this answer was found on our New Hampshire Landlord Tenant Rights answers.