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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540: § 540:24

Recognizance, by Plaintiff.

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effective 10/20/2026New HampshireEviction & Just Cause

Operative Text

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540: § 540:24
The plaintiff, before his appeal is allowed, shall recognize to the defendant, with sufficient sureties, in such sum as the court may order, to enter and prosecute his appeal, and to pay such costs as may be awarded against him.
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Plain English

Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:24, a landlord (plaintiff) who wishes to appeal an eviction-related court decision must first provide a formal financial guarantee—called a recognizance—to the opposing party before the appeal is accepted. This guarantee must be backed by adequate sureties and set in an amount determined by the court. The requirement ensures that the appealing party is financially accountable for prosecuting the appeal and for any costs that may ultimately be awarded against them.

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For Property Managers

Under § 540:24, a landlord who intends to appeal an adverse ruling in an eviction proceeding is generally expected to arrange a recognizance with sufficient sureties in the court-ordered amount before the appeal is formally allowed. Compliant operators typically work with the court clerk to understand the required sum and secure appropriate sureties promptly, since the appeal cannot proceed without this step. Failure to satisfy this requirement before the deadline can result in the appeal not being accepted by the court.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 540:24 provides tenants with a procedural protection: a landlord appealing an eviction ruling must post a court-approved financial guarantee before the appeal moves forward, meaning the appeal process has a built-in accountability mechanism for costs that may be awarded in the tenant's favor. If a landlord attempts to pursue an appeal without satisfying this recognizance requirement, a tenant may be able to raise that failure as a procedural issue in the proceedings. Tenants facing an appeal under § 540:24 may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand how this requirement applies to their circumstances.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:14
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:4
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:5
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:13-d
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:13-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:1-b
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:3
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:11-b
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:13-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:5
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:1-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:20
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:13-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:1-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:5
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:14
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:9
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:3
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540

Related Rules

§ 151.20
TEMPORARY EVICTION CONTROLS AND RENT REDUCTIONS FOR MOBILE HOMES DAMAGED IN THE JANUARY, 1994 EARTHQUAKE
§ 1
Definitions
§ 2
Eviction of tenants prohibited; exceptions

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