N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-H: § 358-H:6
Waiver of Provisions.
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Any waiver of the prospective tenant of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed contrary to public policy and shall be void and unenforceable.
Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-H:6, any agreement by a prospective tenant to give up the protections established in Chapter 358-H is treated as contrary to public policy, meaning it has no legal effect. The rule prevents landlords and tenants from contracting around the chapter's requirements, regardless of how such a waiver is worded. The protections exist as a floor that cannot be bargained away before a tenancy begins.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Chapter 358-H should be aware that § 358-H:6 renders unenforceable any lease clause, addendum, or separate agreement that purports to have a prospective tenant waive the chapter's protections. Compliant operators generally review their standard lease documents to ensure no such waiver language appears, since including it provides no legal benefit and may signal a violation. Relying on a waiver clause as a substitute for compliance with the chapter's substantive requirements is not a viable approach under New Hampshire law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 358-H:6 means that if a landlord asked you to sign away your rights under Chapter 358-H before you became a tenant, that waiver is void and cannot be used against you. Tenants can raise the unenforceability of such a waiver as a defense if a landlord attempts to rely on it in a dispute. Tenant-rights organizations in New Hampshire can help explain how this provision interacts with the other protections in Chapter 358-H.
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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