New Hampshire landlord entry and privacy

Do this today

Write the date, time, who entered, and whether you were told in advance.
Keep texts, emails, or posted notes about entry.
If you felt unsafe, that is a safety issue as well as a tenancy issue — 911 if someone is in danger.
Do not change locks without confirming New Hampshire rules and the lease.

What usually depends on the reason?

Emergencies, agreed-upon repairs, and showings to buyers or new tenants are often treated differently in New Hampshire actions against tenants and prohibited practices. A national “24 hours” line is a rumor, not a rule we will print. The hour-count, if New Hampshire has one, is in the chapter.

What if it keeps happening?

Repeated unannounced entry is worth a dated log. Whether New Hampshire treats that as a breach, a privacy violation, or something a court can stop is a legal-aid question. The log is what you take them.

The New Hampshire chapter

New Hampshire actions against tenants and prohibited practices (N.H. Rev. Stat. §§ 540:1 to 540:30; 540-A:1 to 540-A:8) is the starting point. We name it. We do not paraphrase a day-count or a dollar cap out of it.

New Hampshire state law is the floor. Cities may add rent boards, just-cause rules, or extra protected classes. Confirm locally.

Official sources

Common questions

Can my landlord in New Hampshire enter without notice?

Sometimes, for emergencies. For other reasons, New Hampshire actions against tenants and prohibited practices usually requires notice of some kind. We do not print an hour-count. Write down what happened and confirm the chapter.

Can I refuse entry in New Hampshire?

It depends on the reason, the notice, and the lease. Refusing a lawful entry can become a lease issue. Ask legal aid before you change locks or bar a posted repair visit.

The national landlord entry guide has the full sequence. Open the landlord entry guide