New Hampshire Tenant Screening

Bed Bugs  Notice

New Hampshire law requires landlords to investigate a report of a bed bug infestation within seven days. “The landlord is responsible for the expense of the remediation but can recover some of that expense if indeed it’s shown that the tenant was responsible for bringing the bud bugs into the building.”

Landlord Disclosures

Move-in Checklist: Landlord must inform tenant that if tenant finds any conditions in the rental in need of repair, tenant may note them on the security deposit receipt or other writing (not a true checklist).

Security Deposit: Unless tenant has paid the deposit by personal or bank check, or by a check issued by a government agency, landlord must provide a receipt stating the amount of the deposit and the institution where it will be held. Regardless of whether a receipt is required, landlord must inform tenant that if tenant finds any conditions in the rental in need of repair, tenant may note them on the receipt or other written instrument, and return either within five days. (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 540-A:5 to 540-A:8; 540-B:10)

Background Check Coverage for New Hampshire Tenant Screening:

• Criminal & Sex Offender Records – A statewide search including NH Department Of Corrections and NH Sex Offender Registry.
• Eviction Records – The following counties are included Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.
• Bankruptcies, Liens & Judgments – The following counties are included Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, Strafford, Sullivan.