N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C: § 356-C:10
Reimbursement of Owner's Costs.
Operative Text
If a tenant refuses to pay a permissible rent increase under RSA 356-C:6, I(a), or brings an action under RSA 356-C:9, I, on grounds found by a court in either case to be frivolous or solely for the purposes of harassment, the tenant shall be liable to the owner for any costs incurred by the owner in connection with any such proceedings, including reasonable attorney's fees.
Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C:10, when a tenant either refuses a permissible rent increase or initiates legal action under the mobile home park statute, and a court determines that the refusal or action was frivolous or brought solely to harass the owner, the tenant becomes financially responsible for the owner's related costs. Those costs can include reasonable attorney's fees incurred during the proceedings. The provision creates a cost-shifting consequence tied specifically to a judicial finding of bad faith or harassment.
Plain English — not legal advice.
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C:10 provides a potential avenue for owners to recover costs—including reasonable attorney's fees—when a court finds that a tenant's refusal of a permissible rent increase or a tenant-initiated legal action was frivolous or purely harassing. Operators who face such proceedings generally document all costs and legal expenses carefully from the outset, as recovery depends on a court making the requisite finding. Maintaining clear records of compliance with the underlying rent-increase rules under RSA 356-C:6 can support an owner's position in any related proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C:10 establishes that tenants who challenge a rent increase or bring an action under the mobile home park statute may be ordered to pay the owner's costs, including attorney's fees, if a court concludes the challenge was frivolous or made solely to harass. This provision does not bar tenants from raising legitimate disputes under RSA 356-C:9, but it underscores the importance of having a good-faith basis for any refusal or legal action. Tenants considering their options may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with New Hampshire mobile home park law before proceeding.
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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