540:19 Neglect to Recognize. – 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. Source. RS 209:15. CS 222:15. GS 231:13. GL 250:13. PS 246:13. PL 357:19. RL 413:19.
540:2 Termination of Tenancy. – 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 […]
540:20 Appeal. – 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 […]
540:21 Repealed by 1995, 277:26, III, eff. Aug. 19, 1995. –
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.
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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.
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. […]
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.
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 […]
540:3 Eviction Notice. – 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 […]
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 […]
540:4 Demand. – 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. Source. 1915, 37:1. PL 357:4. RL 413:4. 1999, 6:1. 2006, 192:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
540:5 Service of Demand and 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 […]
540:6 Repealed by 1985, 249:10, I, eff. Aug. 6, 1985. –
540:7 Demand of Rent. – 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. Source. 1905, 57:1. PL 357:7. RL 413:7.
540:8 Time of. – 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. Source. 1905, 57:1. PL 357:8. RL 413:8.
540:9 Payment After Notice. – 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 guaranteed or […]
