Hooksett is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, located between Manchester and Concord along the Merrimack River. New Hampshire has no rent control law and no city has enacted a rent stabilization ordinance. Hooksett and Merrimack County have no additional local tenant protections. New Hampshire's landlord-tenant law under RSA 540 and RSA 540-A sets the primary rules on deposits, termination notice, and eviction procedure for Hooksett renters.
Hooksett has no rent control. New Hampshire has no statewide rent control statute, and no local government in the state has enacted a rent stabilization ordinance. Hooksett and Merrimack County have no rent control measures. Landlords in Hooksett may raise rents at lease renewal without restriction. Month-to-month tenants are entitled to at least 30 days' written notice before the landlord can terminate the tenancy (RSA 540:2).
New Hampshire recognizes an implied warranty of habitability — landlords must maintain essential services including heat, functional plumbing, and structural soundness. If your landlord refuses to repair serious conditions, contact Hooksett's housing inspection office or Merrimack County code enforcement. Landlords cannot retaliate against tenants who report code violations or exercise legal rights under RSA 540:13-a. Self-help eviction is prohibited — a landlord cannot change your locks or remove your property without a court order (RSA 540-A:2).
New Hampshire caps security deposits at one month's rent or $100, whichever is greater (RSA 540-A:6). Landlords must return your deposit within 30 days of move-out with an itemized written statement of any deductions. Failure to return the deposit within 30 days may entitle you to double the wrongfully withheld amount. Document your unit at move-in and move-out with dated photos and provide your forwarding address in writing when you vacate.
To evict a Hooksett tenant, the landlord must give proper written notice and file with the Merrimack County District Court for a judgment. Month-to-month tenants must receive at least 30 days' written notice (RSA 540:2). For nonpayment, landlords serve a written notice to quit before filing. Self-help eviction — locking you out, removing your belongings, or cutting off utilities — is prohibited under RSA 540-A:2. You have the right to appear at your hearing and present your case.
The 30-day no-cause notice applies only to "nonrestricted" property. The 30-day no-cause termination notice described above is available only for "nonrestricted" property under RSA 540:1-a (for example, owner-occupied buildings of four or fewer units). For "restricted" property — most non-owner-occupied rentals — a landlord cannot terminate the tenancy without one of the statutory good-cause grounds in RSA 540:2, II, so giving notice alone is not enough; the notice periods themselves are set by RSA 540:3, not RSA 540:2.
2026 update — HB60 (effective July 1, 2026): HB60 amends RSA 540:2 to add the expiration of a written residential lease term of 12 months or longer (including cumulative renewals reaching 12 or more months) as a good-cause ground for not renewing a "restricted"-property tenancy. The landlord must give at least 60 days' written notice of non-renewal and must file any eviction (possessory) action within six months of the lease expiration. Such no-fault, end-of-lease non-renewals are excluded from a tenant's reportable eviction history for tenant-screening purposes. Confirm the codified text of RSA 540:2 on or after July 1, 2026.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change — verify current statutes and consult a licensed New Hampshire attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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