N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-H: § 358-H:2
Fees and Deposits.
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No rental referral agency shall charge or attempt to collect any fee or other consideration from any prospective tenant in excess of $10 except where rental property is in fact obtained by such prospective tenant through the assistance of that agency. For the purposes of this section, such rental property is obtained when the prospective tenant has contracted to rent the property.
Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-H:2, rental referral agencies in New Hampshire are generally limited to charging prospective tenants no more than $10 upfront. A higher fee may only be collected once the prospective tenant has actually contracted to rent a property that the agency helped them find. The provision defines 'obtained' as the point at which a rental contract has been signed, establishing a clear trigger for when a larger fee becomes permissible.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental referral agencies subject to N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-H:2 generally structure their fee arrangements so that any charge above $10 is not collected until a prospective tenant has signed a rental contract for a property the agency assisted in securing. Compliant agencies maintain documentation showing the connection between their assistance and the tenant's executed rental agreement. Charging or attempting to collect fees above the $10 threshold before a contract is in place is prohibited under this provision.
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. § 358-H:2 limits what a rental referral agency can charge you before you've actually contracted to rent a property — generally no more than $10 upfront. If an agency attempts to collect a larger fee before you've signed a rental agreement for a property they helped you find, that practice may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe a referral agency has improperly charged them may consider contacting the New Hampshire Attorney General's Consumer Protection Bureau or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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