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Rent Regulations

New Hampshire

State housing and tenant protection laws

Rules (205)

Definitions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A § 130-A:1

Application.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A § 130-A:11

Administrative Fines.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A § 130-A:14

Penalty.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A § 130-A:16

Injunctive Relief.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A § 130-A:17

Civil Suits.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A § 130-A:18

Capillary Blood Test Screening.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A § 130-A:3-a

Prohibited Use of Lead Paint.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A § 130-A:4

Investigations.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A § 130-A:5

Sale and Rental of Property.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A § 130-A:5-d

Inspections.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A § 130-A:6

Property Owner Notification.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A § 130-A:6-a

Enforcement.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A § 130-A:7

Relocation of Tenants.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A § 130-A:8-a

Prohibitions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A § 130-A:9

Discontinuance; Penalty.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147 § 147:11

Procedure for Ordering Building Vacated.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147 § 147:16-a

Cleansing Premises; Penalty.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147 § 147:17

Removal, Notice.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147 § 147:4

Expenses.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147 § 147:7

Notice to Owner.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147 § 147:7-a

Toilets; Drains.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147 § 147:8

Penalty.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147 § 147:9

Automatic Fire Warning Devices and Carbon Monoxide Detection Devices in Dwellings.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 153:10-a § 153:10-a

Rentals and Tenant Selection.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 203 § 203:10

Definitions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 203 § 203:3

Operation Not for Profit.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 203 § 203:9

Regulatory Agreements for Mortgage Loans.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 204-C § 204-C:21

Rent Levels.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 204-C § 204-C:22

Adjustments of Rents.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 204-C § 204-C:23

Tenants and Operations.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 204-C § 204-C:24

Definitions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:1

Waiver Prohibited.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:10

Repealed by 1977, 555:1, eff. Sept. 13, 1977.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:11

Enforcement.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:12

Civil Penalty.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:12-a

Repealed by 1992, 197:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1993.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:13

Unfair Trade Practice.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:13-a

Remedy for Complainant.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:13-b

General Applicability.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:13-c

Other Actions Saved.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:14

Petition.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:15

Hearing.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:16

Order.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:17

Powers of Receivers.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:18

Attorneys' Fees and Costs.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:19

Prohibition.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:2

Other Remedies Unaffected.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:20

Notice Required Before Sale.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:21

Penalty.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:22

Exceptions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:23

Affidavit of Compliance.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:24

Repealed by 2023, 79:301, I, eff. Sept. 1, 2023.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:25

Repealed by 2023, 79:301, II, eff. Sept. 1, 2023.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:26

Repealed by 2023, 79:301, III, eff. Sept. 1, 2023.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:27

Repealed by 2023, 79:301, IV, eff. Sept. 1, 2023.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:28

Repealed by 2023, 79:301, V, eff. Sept. 1, 2023.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:29

Repealed by 2023, 235:28, II, eff. July 15, 2023.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:29-a

Termination of Tenancy.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:3

Repealed by 2023, 79:301, VII, eff. Sept. 1, 2023.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:30

Repealed by 2023, 79:301, VIII, eff. Sept. 1, 2023.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:31

Resident Owned Community Unit Resale Disclosures.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:32

Permissible Reasons for Eviction.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:4

Notice to Lienholders.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:4-a

Reason to be Specified.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:5

Fees, Charges, Assessments.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:6

Security Deposits.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:7

Purchase of Equipment.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:8

RSA 540 Applicable Where Not Inconsistent.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A § 205-A:9

Title and Purposes of Chapter.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A § 354-A:1

Civil Rights Violations; Real Estate Transactions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A § 354-A:10

Disability.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A § 354-A:11

Blockbusting.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A § 354-A:12

Restrictive Covenants.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A § 354-A:13

Interference, Coercion, or Intimidation.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A § 354-A:14

Exemptions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A § 354-A:15

Exemption for Religious Organizations.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A § 354-A:18

Retaliation and Required Records.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A § 354-A:19

Definitions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A § 354-A:2

Required Records.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A § 354-A:20

Procedure on Complaints.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A § 354-A:21

Choice of Forum.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A § 354-A:21-a

Judicial Review and Enforcement.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A § 354-A:22

Posting of Commission Notices.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A § 354-A:23

Criminal Penalty.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A § 354-A:24

Construction.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A § 354-A:25

Severability.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A § 354-A:26

Equal Housing Opportunity Without Discrimination a Civil Right.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A § 354-A:8

Definitions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A § 354-A:9

Definitions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C § 356-C:1

Reimbursement of Owner's Costs.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C § 356-C:10

Repealed by 1985, 300:30, eff. July 1, 1987.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C § 356-C:11

Applicability.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C § 356-C:2

Provision of Rights; Contents of Notice.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C § 356-C:3

Filing Notices With Attorney General.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C § 356-C:4

Exclusive Right to Purchase.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C § 356-C:5

Eviction Protection.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C § 356-C:6

Waiver Prohibited.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C § 356-C:7

Circumvention of This Chapter.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C § 356-C:8

Damages; Penalties.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C § 356-C:9

Definitions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-A § 358-A:1

Private Actions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-A § 358-A:10

Class Actions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-A § 358-A:10-a

Proof Required.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-A § 358-A:11

Other Actions Saved.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-A § 358-A:12

Interpretation and Construction of Act.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-A § 358-A:13

Acts Unlawful.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-A § 358-A:2

Exempt Transactions; Etc.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-A § 358-A:3

Administration; Enforcement.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-A § 358-A:4

Notice.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-A § 358-A:5

Penalties.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-A § 358-A:6

Assurance of Discontinuance.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-A § 358-A:7

Subpoena; Production of Books, Examination of Persons, Etc.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-A § 358-A:8

Habitual Violation of Injunction.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-A § 358-A:9

Definitions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-H § 358-H:1

Fees and Deposits.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-H § 358-H:2

Contract Requirements.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-H § 358-H:3

Representations of Availability and Consent of Lessor.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-H § 358-H:4

Remedies.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-H § 358-H:5

Waiver of Provisions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-H § 358-H:6

Applicability.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-H § 358-H:7

Surety Bond.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-H § 358-H:8

Definitions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A § 48-A:1

No Abrogation of Powers of Municipalities as to Nuisances.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A § 48-A:10

Minimum Standards; Barring the Use or Occupancy; Violations and Punishment.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A § 48-A:11

Exceptions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A § 48-A:12

Conflicting Provisions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A § 48-A:13

Minimum Standards Established.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A § 48-A:14

Enforcement of Minimum Standards.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A § 48-A:15

Grant of Power.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A § 48-A:2

Provisions of Ordinances, Codes and Bylaws.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A § 48-A:3

Procedure for Enforcement.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A § 48-A:4

Order of the Court.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A § 48-A:5

Lien.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A § 48-A:6

Lien for Unpaid Fines.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A § 48-A:6-a

Standards for Public Agency.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A § 48-A:7

Additional Provisions of Ordinances, Codes, or Bylaws.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A § 48-A:8

No Abrogation of Other Powers of Municipalities.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A § 48-A:9

Change of Venue in Possessory Actions Regarding Residential Property.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 502-A:16-a § 502-A:16-a

Tenancies, Nature of.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:1

Repealed by 1985, 249:10, II, eff. Aug. 6, 1985.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:10

Termination by Lessee.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:11

Termination by Members of the Armed Services.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:11-a

Termination of Lease by Tenant Due to Domestic Violence.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:11-b

Possessory Action.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:12

Writ; Service; Discovery; Record; Default.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:13

Defense to Retaliation.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:13-a

Evidence of Intent to Retaliate.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:13-b

Discretionary Stay Dependent on Payment of Rent.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:13-c

Defenses to Violations of Fitness.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:13-d

Infestation of Bed Bugs: Liability for Costs of Remediation.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:13-e

Judgment.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:14

Neglect to Enter, etc.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:15

General Issue.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:16

Hearsay Exception.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:16-a

Plea of Title, Recognizance.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:17

Effect of Plea, etc.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:18

Neglect to Recognize.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:19

Definitions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:1-a

Landlord's Agent Required.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:1-b

Penalty.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:1-c

Termination of Tenancy.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:2

Appeal.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:20

Repealed by 1995, 277:26, III, eff. Aug. 19, 1995.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:21

Neglect to Enter Appeal.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:22

Plaintiff's Damages.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:23

Recognizance, by Plaintiff.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:24

Recognizance, by Defendant.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:25

Other Remedies.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:26

Landlord's Grantee.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:27

Lease Provisions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:28

Conflict of Laws.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:29

Eviction Notice.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:3

Unauthorized Practice of Law; Exception; Certain Employees and Members of Limited Liability Companies, Corporations, or Partnerships.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:30

Demand.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:4

Service of Demand and Eviction Notice.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:5

Repealed by 1985, 249:10, I, eff. Aug. 6, 1985.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:6

Demand of Rent.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:7

Time of.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:8

Payment After Notice.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:9

Payment by Voucher and Application of Rents Paid by a Municipality.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 § 540:9-a

Definitions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A § 540-A:1

General Prohibition.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A § 540-A:2

Certain Specific Acts Prohibited.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A § 540-A:3

Testing for Presence of Lead in Drinking Water.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A § 540-A:3-a

Remedies.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A § 540-A:4

Definitions.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A § 540-A:5

Procedure.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A § 540-A:6

Return of Security Deposit.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A § 540-A:7

Remedies.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A § 540-A:8

Definition; Shared Facility.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-B § 540-B:1

Security Deposit.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-B § 540-B:10

Nature of Tenancy.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-B § 540-B:2

Termination of Tenancy; Notice of Termination.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-B § 540-B:3

Termination by Occupant.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-B § 540-B:4

Service of Notice.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-B § 540-B:5

Possessory Rights.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-B § 540-B:6

Remedies.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-B § 540-B:7

Possession.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-B § 540-B:8

Personal Property.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-B § 540-B:9

Covered Units.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-C § 540-C:1

Lease Required.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-C § 540-C:2

Removal Upon Expiration of Lease.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-C § 540-C:3

Civil Penalty.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-C § 540-C:4

Grant of Power.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 674:16 § 674:16

Code Compilations

RSA 540

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:

New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Chapter 540 — Actions Against Tenants

New Hampshire landlord-tenant eviction procedure: grounds for eviction, notice and demand requirements, possessory actions in district court, tenant defenses, and post-judgment writ of possession process. 43 sections (including 3 repealed stubs).

Official source: gc.nh.gov

RSA 540-A

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A:

New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Chapter 540-A — Prohibited Practices and Security Deposits

New Hampshire prohibitions on landlord interference with tenant rights, including lockouts and utility shutoffs, plus security deposit procedures, maximum amounts, return deadlines, and tenant remedies. 9 sections.

Official source: gc.nh.gov

RSA 540-B

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-B:

New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Chapter 540-B — Rental of Shared Facilities

New Hampshire rules for room and unit rentals in shared-facility dwellings where the landlord also resides, including tenancy nature, termination notice periods, possessory rights, personal property handling, and security deposits. 10 sections.

Official source: gc.nh.gov

RSA 205-A

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A:

New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Chapter 205-A — Regulation of Manufactured Housing Parks

New Hampshire rules governing manufactured housing parks: permissible eviction grounds, notice requirements, fee and charge limits, security deposits, tenant right of first refusal on park sale, and park maintenance duties. 38 sections (including 10 repealed stubs).

Official source: gc.nh.gov

RSA 356-C

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C:

New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Chapter 356-C — Protection of Tenants in Conversion of Rental Units

New Hampshire tenant protections when rental units are converted to condominiums or cooperative ownership: required conversion notices, tenant exclusive purchase right, eviction protection during conversion, waiver prohibition, and damages. 11 sections (including 1 repealed stub).

Official source: gc.nh.gov

RSA 48-A

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A:

New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Chapter 48-A — Housing Standards

New Hampshire municipal authority to enact and enforce housing standards ordinances, covering inspection procedures, court orders, liens for unpaid fines, habitability standards for units used or funded by public agencies, and relation to other municipal powers. 16 sections.

Official source: gc.nh.gov

RSA 153:10-a

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 153:10-a

New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Chapter 153 § 10-a — Automatic Fire Warning Devices and Carbon Monoxide Detection Devices in Dwellings

New Hampshire requirement that residential dwellings be equipped with approved automatic fire warning devices and carbon monoxide detection devices, with landlord installation and maintenance duties (§ 153:10-a only). 1 section.

Official source: gc.nh.gov

RSA 358-A

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-A:

New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Chapter 358-A — Regulation of Business Practices for Consumer Protection

New Hampshire Consumer Protection Act: prohibits unfair or deceptive business practices, with Attorney General enforcement authority and a private right of action applicable to landlord-tenant transactions via in-statute hooks in RSA 540-A and RSA 205-A. 14 sections.

Official source: gc.nh.gov

RSA 358-H

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-H:

New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Chapter 358-H — Regulation of Rental Referral Agencies

New Hampshire rules governing rental referral agencies: contract disclosure requirements, fee and deposit limits, representations of property availability and lessor consent, tenant remedies, and surety bond obligations. 8 sections.

Official source: gc.nh.gov

RSA 540-C

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-C:

New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Chapter 540-C — Vacation or Recreational Rental Units

New Hampshire short-term and vacation rental rules: covered unit types, written lease requirement, removal of occupants upon lease expiration, and civil penalties for non-compliance. 4 sections.

Official source: gc.nh.gov

RSA 502-A:16-a

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 502-A:16-a

New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Chapter 502-A § 16-a — Change of Venue in Possessory Actions Regarding Residential Property

New Hampshire procedure authorizing transfer of a possessory eviction action from district court to superior court when raised as a defense by the tenant (§ 502-A:16-a only). 1 section.

Official source: gc.nh.gov

RSA 354-A (20 of 41 §§)

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A:

New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Chapter 354-A — State Commission for Human Rights (selected sections)

New Hampshire fair housing provisions of the Human Rights Act: definitions (§ 354-A:2), equal housing opportunity right (§ 354-A:8), prohibited housing discrimination by protected class (§§ 354-A:9–15), exemptions (§§ 354-A:18–19), and enforcement and civil remedies (§§ 354-A:20–26). 20 of 41 sections.

Official source: gc.nh.gov

RSA 130-A (15 of 28 §§)

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:

New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Chapter 130-A — Lead Paint Poisoning Prevention and Control (selected sections)

New Hampshire lead paint poisoning prevention provisions applicable to residential property: definitions, prohibited lead paint uses, investigation and testing duties, sale and rental disclosure requirements, hazard reduction orders, tenant eviction restrictions during remediation, and relocation assistance. 15 of 28 sections.

Official source: gc.nh.gov

RSA 147 (8 of 42 §§)

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147:

New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Chapter 147 — Nuisances; Toilets; Drains; Expectoration; Rubbish and Waste (selected sections)

Selected New Hampshire nuisance provisions applicable to residential dwellings: toilet and sanitation standards (§ 147:8), penalties for violations (§ 147:9), emergency boarding of unfit dwellings (§ 147:16-a), owner entry obligations for inspections (§ 147:17), and four lean-in sections on removal procedure and owner notice. 8 of 42 sections.

Official source: gc.nh.gov

RSA 203 (3 of 28 §§)

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 203:

New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Chapter 203 — Housing Authorities Law (selected sections)

Selected New Hampshire housing authority provisions: authority power to lease dwellings to eligible lower-income occupants (§ 203:3), tenant lease rights and rent obligations in public housing units (§ 203:9), and required lease terms for housing authority tenants (§ 203:10). 3 of 28 sections.

Official source: gc.nh.gov

RSA 204-C (4 of 96 §§)

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 204-C:

New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Chapter 204-C — Housing Finance Authority (selected sections)

Selected New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority provisions governing LIHTC and affordable rental housing programs: income eligibility limits for tenants (§ 204-C:21), rent limits for affordable units (§ 204-C:22), tenant selection requirements (§ 204-C:23), and tenant rights and required lease terms in assisted units (§ 204-C:24). 4 of 96 sections.

Official source: gc.nh.gov

RSA 674:16

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 674:16

New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, Chapter 674 § 16 — Local Land Use Planning and Regulatory Powers: Grant of Power

New Hampshire zoning grant-of-power provision authorizing municipalities to regulate land use, including the accessory dwelling unit mandate added to paragraph VII effective September 13, 2026 (§ 674:16 only). 1 section.

Official source: gc.nh.gov