Property Management
A NH tenant gives proper 30-day notice to vacate at the end of a month-to-month tenancy. Upon departure, the landlord retains the full security deposit claiming 'normal wear and tear' as damages. Under NH RSA 540-A, this is:
APermissible as all deposits are the landlord's property
BPermissible only if the tenant had a pet
CImproper; security deposits cannot be withheld for normal wear and tear✓ Correct
DPermissible if the tenancy was less than 1 year
Explanation
Under NH RSA 540-A, a landlord may not retain a security deposit for normal wear and tear—the gradual deterioration of a property through ordinary use. Security deposits may only be withheld for actual damages beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, or costs specified in the lease.
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