What happens to the lease when a tenant dies in New Hampshire?

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New Hampshire's landlord-tenant law (RSA ch. 540, 540-A and 540-B, read in full on 2026-10-16) has no rule on ending a lease when a tenant dies; the lease terms and probate law control. Source: RSA ch. 540, 540-A and 540-B (https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LV/540/540-mrg.htm), last checked 2026-10-16.

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What happens to the lease when a tenant dies in New Hampshire?

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