Ayotte vetoes bill allowing extra security deposits for some renters - seacoastonline.com
New Hampshire Governor Ayotte vetoed a bill that would have allowed landlords to charge extra security deposits for certain renters, meaning current deposit limits remain unchanged.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules space on August 5, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Landlords and property managers in New Hampshire who were anticipating the ability to collect additional security deposits from certain renters. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The veto blocks the proposed law, so landlords cannot charge extra security deposits beyond existing limits.
Who it affects
Landlords and property managers in New Hampshire who were anticipating the ability to collect additional security deposits from certain renters.
What you must do
No immediate action required; continue to comply with existing security deposit regulations.
Deadline
Not specified.
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