Title LV, Proceedings in Special Cases

I. A lessee may terminate his or her lease by notice in writing, in the same manner as the lessor, and the notice shall have the same effect for all purposes as a notice by the lessor to the lessee. II. A tenancy at will, from month to month, may be terminated by the lessee upon …

I. A lessee may terminate his or her lease, or a tenant may terminate a rental agreement when the lessee or tenant is: (a) A member of the armed services reserve who is called to active duty. (b) A member of the national guard who is called to active duty. (c) A member of the arm…

I. A tenant may terminate his or her lease or rental agreement when: (a) The tenant or household member within the most recent 150 days residing at the current premises, has been a victim of domestic violence as defined in RSA 173-B, sexual assault as defined in RSA 632-A, or sta…

The owner, lessor, or purchaser at a mortgage foreclosure sale of any tenement or real estate may recover possession thereof from a lessee, occupant, mortgagor, or other person in possession, holding it without right, after notice in writing to quit the same as herein prescribed.

I. A writ of summons may be issued, returnable before a district court, setting forth in substance that the plaintiff is entitled to the possession of the demanded premises, and that the defendant is in possession thereof without right, after notice in writing, to quit the same a…

Except in cases in which the tenant owes the landlord the equivalent of one week's rent or more, it shall be a defense to any possessory action, as to residential property, that such possessory action was in retaliation for the tenant: I. Reporting a violation or reporting in goo…

Unless the court finds that the act of the tenant in making a report or complaint or in initiating an action or in organizing relative to alleged violations by a landlord was primarily intended to prevent any eviction, a rebuttable presumption that such possessory action was in r…

[Paragraph I effective until October 8, 2026; see also paragraph I set out below.] I. If the defendant defaults, or confesses judgment, or if on trial the court rules that the landlord has sustained his complaint, judgment shall be rendered that the landlord recover possession of…

I. No action for possession based on nonpayment of rent shall be maintained in regard to any premises leased or rented for residential purposes, other than for vacation or recreation, if such premises are in substantial violation of the standards of fitness for health and safety …

I. In this section: (a) "Infestation of bed bugs" means the presence of bed bugs in real property rented for residential purposes. (b) "Remediation" means action taken by the landlord that substantially reduces the presence of bed bugs in a dwelling unit for at least 60 days. II.…

I. If the defendant makes default, or if on trial it is considered by the court that the plaintiff has sustained its complaint, judgment shall be rendered that the plaintiff recover possession of the demanded premises and costs, and a writ of possession shall issue. In cases base…

If the plaintiff neglects to enter his action, or fails to support it, judgment shall be rendered for the defendant for his costs.

Under the general issue, the defendant shall not offer evidence which may bring the title to the demanded premises in question.

In any possessory action based on allegations concerning the behavior of the defendant or his family or guests, records of complaints made by other tenants to the landlord or his agent concerning such behavior shall be competent evidence if: I. The landlord or other qualified wit…

If the defendant shall plead a plea which may bring in question the title to the demanded premises he shall forthwith recognize to the plaintiff, with sufficient sureties, in such sum as the court shall order, to enter his action in the superior court for the county at the next r…

After the filing of such plea and the entry of such recognizance no further proceedings shall be had before the municipal court, but the action may be entered and prosecuted in the superior court in the same manner as if it were originally begun there.

If the defendant neglects or refuses to recognize, judgment shall be rendered against him in the same manner as if he had refused to make answer to the suit.

I. The lessor or owner of nonrestricted property may terminate any tenancy by giving to the tenant or occupant a notice in writing to quit the premises in accordance with RSA 540:3 and 5. II. The lessor or owner of restricted property may terminate any tenancy by giving to the te…

Any party to an action brought pursuant to this chapter shall, within 7 days of the date of the notice of judgment, file in the district court a notice of intent to appeal to the supreme court. Until the appeal is perfected by the filing of a notice of appeal in the supreme court…

If the appellant neglects to enter his appeal or to produce such copies the court, on complaint of the appellee, shall affirm the former judgment, with additional damages and costs.

If a defendant files a plea of title or appeals, and the plaintiff recovers judgment against the defendant, the court shall cause plaintiff's damages, exemplary or otherwise, including a just compensation for the use and detention of the property and for any injury thereto, to be…

The plaintiff, before his appeal is allowed, shall recognize to the defendant, with sufficient sureties, in such sum as the court may order, to enter and prosecute his appeal, and to pay such costs as may be awarded against him.

I. If the possessory action was instituted on the basis of nonpayment of rent, and the defendant files a notice of intent to appeal, the defendant shall pay into court the current rent in an amount determined by the judgment of the court pursuant to RSA 540:14, I, weekly and in a…

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a landlord from pursuing his legal remedy at common law.

Whenever the estate occupied by a tenant at will or sufferance is conveyed by the landlord his grantee shall have the rights and remedies which the grantor would have had, under the provisions of this chapter, if the estate had not been conveyed.

No lease or rental agreement, oral or written, shall contain any provision by which a tenant waives any of his rights under this chapter, and any such waiver shall be null and void.

I. The landlord and tenant may agree that either the landlord or the tenant, or any combination thereof, shall be responsible for performing snow and ice removal from, and maintaining safe access to, specific areas of the rental property. II. Unless otherwise agreed, the responsi…

Any provisions of federal law relating to rental units owned, operated or subsidized by the federal government which are inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this chapter shall supersede the provisions of this chapter. Where not inconsistent, the provisions of feder…

I. If a nonresidential tenant neglects or refuses to pay rent due and in arrears, upon demand, 7 days' notice shall be sufficient; if the rent is payable more frequently than once in 3 months, whether such rent is due or not, a notice equal to the rent period shall be sufficient,…

Notwithstanding RSA 311:7, a person of good character who is not approved to practice law in New Hampshire, but is a member or employee of a limited liability company, corporation, or partnership, which has 5 or fewer members, shall, with the proper written authorization from the…

Such demand shall be sufficient if made upon the tenant or occupant at any time after the rent becomes due and prior to or simultaneously with the service of such eviction notice.

I. Any notice of a demand for rent or an eviction notice may be served by any person and may be served upon the tenant personally or left at his or her last and usual place of abode. In the case of commercial rental property, service of process may be made at such property provid…

Where, to constitute a forfeiture for a violation of the condition of a written lease, a demand of rent is required such demand may be made as provided RSA 540:5.

Such demand may be made when the rent is due or while it is in arrears, but the lessor shall not demand a greater sum than the whole rent in arrears when demand is made.

I. Any possessory action based solely on nonpayment of rent shall be dismissed if both of the following occur: (a) The tenant, at any time prior to the hearing on the merits, pays to the landlord, in cash, certified check, prepaid money order, electronic transfer, or other guaran…

I. Any rental payment or partial rental payment tendered by the tenant in the form of a written promise to pay on behalf of the tenant by the state, a county or a municipality of this state, or a payment by any organization which disburses federal or state funds, and any applicat…