Property Management

Under the New Hampshire Landlord-Tenant Act (RSA 540), the maximum security deposit a landlord may collect is:

AOne month's rent
BTwo months' rent or $100, whichever is greater✓ Correct
CThree months' rent
DThere is no statutory limit

Explanation

RSA 540-A:6 limits security deposits to one month's rent or $100, whichever is greater. This protects tenants from excessive upfront costs.

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