Section 540:23 – Plaintiff’s Damages.
540:23 Plaintiff’s Damages. – 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 assessed and may issue […]
Section 540:24 – Recognizance, by Plaintiff.
540:24 Recognizance, by Plaintiff. – 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. Source. RS 209:18. CS 222:18. GS 231:16. GL 250:16. […]
Section 540:25 – Recognizance, by Defendant.
540:25 Recognizance, by Defendant. – 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 […]
Section 540:26 – Other Remedies.
540:26 Other Remedies. – Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a landlord from pursuing his legal remedy at common law. Source. RS 209:22. CS 222:22. GS 231:21. GL 250:21. PS 246:21. PL 357:26. RL 413:26.
Section 540:27 – Landlord’s Grantee.
540:27 Landlord’s Grantee. – 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. Source. 1865, 4084:1. GS 231:22. GL 250:22. […]
Section 540:28 – Lease Provisions.
540:28 Lease Provisions. – 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. Source. 1985, 244:9, eff. Aug. 6, 1985.
Section 540:29 – Conflict of Laws.
540:29 Conflict of Laws. – 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 federal law shall apply in conjunction with […]
Section 540:30 – Unauthorized Practice of Law; Exception; Certain Employees and Members of Limited Liability Companies, Corporations, or Partnerships.
540:30 Unauthorized Practice of Law; Exception; Certain Employees and Members of Limited Liability Companies, Corporations, or Partnerships. – 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 […]
Section 540:21 – Repealed by 1995, 277:26, III, eff. Aug. 19, 1995.
540:21 Repealed by 1995, 277:26, III, eff. Aug. 19, 1995. –
Section 540:22 – Neglect to Enter Appeal.
540:22 Neglect to Enter Appeal. – 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. Source. RS 209:21. CS 222:21. GS 231:19. GL 250:19. PS 246:19. PL 357:22. RL 413:22.