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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540: § 540:1-c

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Operative Text

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540: § 540:1-c
The governing body of a municipality may establish a fine not to exceed $100 for the failure to file a statement designating an agent for service of process as required under RSA 540:1-b. Any such fine may be collected in the same manner as a fine for violation of a municipal ordinance, and shall be for the use of the municipality.
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Plain English

Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:1-c, a municipality's governing body has the authority to set a fine of up to $100 against a landlord who fails to file the required statement designating an agent for service of process under RSA 540:1-b. The fine is collected through the same procedures used for municipal ordinance violations, and any money collected goes to the municipality. This provision gives local governments—not the state—the discretion to decide whether and at what level to impose such a fine.

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For Property Managers

Under § 540:1-c, property owners who are required to designate an agent for service of process under RSA 540:1-b should ensure that the required statement is properly filed with the appropriate local authority. Municipalities that have adopted a fine schedule may assess up to $100 for each failure to file, collected through standard municipal enforcement channels. Compliant operators typically confirm whether their municipality has enacted such a fine and keep records of their filed designation to avoid penalties.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 540:1-c gives municipalities the power to fine landlords up to $100 for failing to file the agent-designation statement required by RSA 540:1-b. If a landlord has not filed this statement, tenants may have grounds to raise that non-compliance in relevant proceedings, since the designation affects how legal notices can be served. Tenants who believe their landlord has not complied with the filing requirement may contact their local municipal office or a tenant-rights organization to understand what local enforcement options, if any, are available.

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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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:1-b

References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:14
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:4
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:5
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:13-d
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:13-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:1-b
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:3
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:11-b
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:13-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:5
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:1-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:20
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:13-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:1-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:5
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:14
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:9
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:3
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540

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