New Hampshire late fee law

Read from the statute itself on 2026-11-09. Statewide rule; a city or county can add its own.

Statutory cap: No statutory cap
Grace period: None in the statute

No New Hampshire statute caps or delays residential late fees.

Source: None (RSA 540 / 540-A set no residential late-fee rule) · read on 2026-11-09

Calculate it for your rent

State

Monthly rent ($)

Days late

No statutory maximum

New Hampshire's statute sets no dollar or percentage ceiling. The fee must be written in the lease, and courts strike fees that look like a penalty rather than a fair estimate of the landlord's cost — so we show no « maximum » here.

Grace period

None in the statute

Statutory cap

No statutory cap

New Hampshire: No New Hampshire statute caps or delays residential late fees.

Source: None (RSA 540 / 540-A set no residential late-fee rule) · read on 2026-11-09

New Hampshire: common questions

What is the maximum late fee in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire's statute sets no cap. No New Hampshire statute caps or delays residential late fees.

Is there a grace period for late rent in New Hampshire?

The statute does not set one.

Not legal advice. Confirm with a local landlord-tenant attorney before relying on a figure.

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