N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-H: § 358-H:7
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The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all rental referral agencies doing business in this state and to all contracts entered into on or after June 24, 1983.
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-H:7 establishes the scope of Chapter 358-H, making its consumer-protection rules applicable to every rental referral agency operating within New Hampshire. The chapter's requirements extend to all contracts that were entered into on or after June 24, 1983, meaning no covered agency can claim the rules do not apply simply because it operates in a particular market segment. Any rental referral agency doing business in the state—regardless of size or business model—falls within the chapter's reach.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Although § 358-H:7 is primarily directed at rental referral agencies rather than individual landlords, property owners and managers who partner with or list through such agencies should be aware that those agencies are bound by Chapter 358-H's full set of requirements for any contract dated June 24, 1983 or later. Compliant operators typically verify that any referral agency they work with acknowledges its obligations under New Hampshire law. Understanding the chapter's applicability helps landlords assess whether a referral agency is operating within the legal framework that governs their business relationship.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 358-H:7, tenants who have used a rental referral agency in New Hampshire on or after June 24, 1983 are entitled to the protections that Chapter 358-H provides, with no geographic carve-outs within the state. If a referral agency appears to have acted outside those protections, tenants generally have the option of filing a complaint with the New Hampshire Attorney General's Consumer Protection Bureau or consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand available remedies. Knowing that the chapter applies broadly can help tenants evaluate whether a referral agency's conduct was consistent with its legal obligations.
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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