A New Hampshire 30 Day Notice To Quit is a letter which complies with state legal requirements to begin an eviction process when tenants refuse to sign a lease amendment, or where the landlord has a legitimate business or economic reason to terminate. The tenant is not given an opportunity to take corrective action, and must move out within thirty (30) calendar days of receiving notice.
When To Use a New Hampshire 30 Day Notice To Quit
A New Hampshire 30 Day Notice To Quit begins an eviction for the following situations:
- The tenant refuses to sign an amendment to the lease agreement
- The landlord has a valid business reason to terminate
- The landlord has a valid economic reason to terminate
Some types of New Hampshire lease termination notice may allow different reasons for termination, or different notice periods. This may also apply to an eviction notice issued because of a lease or legal violation.
How To Write a New Hampshire 30 Day Notice To Quit
To help ensure the legal compliance of a Notice To Quit:
- Use the full name of the receiving parties, and address of record, if known
- Specify the basis upon which the tenancy will terminate
- Specify the termination date of the lease or tenancy
- Fill in the full address of the rental premises
- Provide updated/current address and phone number information
- Print name and sign the notice
- Complete the certificate of service by indicating the date and method of notice delivery, along with printed name and signature
It is easy to lose an otherwise justified legal action because of improper notice. Check carefully to ensure enough time after notice is delivered, not when it’s sent.
How To Serve a New Hampshire 30 Day Notice To Quit
New Hampshire landlords may deliver an eviction notice using any of these methods:
- Hand delivery to the tenant
- Leaving the notice at the tenant’s “last and usual” place of residence
Sources
- 1 NH Rev Stat § 540:2
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A tenant’s refusal to agree to a change in the existing rental agreement calling for an increase in the amount of rent shall constitute good cause for eviction under paragraph II(e) of this section, provided that the landlord provided the tenant with written notice of the amount and effective date of the rent increase at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the increase. V. “Other good cause” as set forth in paragraph II(e) of this section includes, but is not limited to, any legitimate business or economic reason and need not be based on the action or inaction of the tenant, members of his family, or guests.
Source Link - 2 N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540:5(I)
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Any notice of a demand for rent or an eviction notice may be served by any person and may be served upon the tenant personally or left at his or her last and usual place of abode. … Proof of service must be shown by a true and attested copy of the notice accompanied by an affidavit of service, but the affidavit need not be sworn under oath. A notice of a demand for rent shall be sufficient if served upon the tenant at any time after the rent becomes due and prior to or simultaneously with the service of an eviction notice.
