Section 540:6 – Repealed by 1985, 249:10, I, eff. Aug. 6, 1985.
540:6 Repealed by 1985, 249:10, I, eff. Aug. 6, 1985. –
Section 540:7 – Demand of Rent.
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.
Section 540:8 – Time of.
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.
Section 540:1-a – Definitions.
540:1-a Definitions. – In this chapter: I. "Nonrestricted property" means all real property rented for nonresidential purposes and the following real property rented for residential purposes: (a) Single-family houses, if the owner of such a house does not own more than 3 single-family houses at any one time. (b) Rental units in an owner-occupied […]
Section 540:1-b – Landlord’s Agent Required.
540:1-b Landlord’s Agent Required. – I. An owner of restricted property, as defined in RSA 540:1-a, II, who resides within the state of New Hampshire shall, within 30 days of becoming the owner or within 30 days of the effective date of this section, whichever occurs later, file a statement with the town or […]
Section 540:1-c – Penalty.
540:1-c Penalty. – 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 […]
Section 540:2 – Termination of Tenancy.
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 […]
Section 540:3 – Eviction Notice.
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 […]
Section 540:4 – Demand.
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.
Section 540:5 – Service of Demand and Eviction Notice.
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 […]