161-J:1 Purpose. – The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards for the uniform disclosure of information to consumers of costs and services provided by assisted living residences, independent living retirement communities, and housing for older persons, as well as rules and policies governing advance payments, rate increases, termination of agreements and the […]
161-J:10 Registration With Department of Justice. – Any person, corporation, partnership, association or other entity operating an independent living retirement community in this state shall file an annual registration statement with the consumer protection bureau of the department of justice, with a copy to the department of health and human services, bureau of health […]
161-J:2 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Adult " means a person 18 years of age or older. II. " Assisted living residence " means any entity that provides housing and holds itself out, through marketing, advertising, or use of the term "assisted living" or a similar designation, as providing or arranging for […]
161-J:3 Applicability. – This chapter shall apply to assisted living residences as defined in RSA 161-J:2, II, independent living retirement communities as defined in RSA 161-J:2, III-a, and housing for older persons as defined in RSA 161-J:2, III. This chapter shall not apply to continuing care communities as defined in RSA 420-D or condominiums […]
161-J:4 Residential Services Agreement. – I. A person shall not begin residency in an assisted living residence, an independent living retirement community, or housing for older persons unless a representative of the residence and either the proposed resident or the proposed resident’s representative reads and signs a residential services agreement that complies with the […]
161-J:5 Standard Disclosure Summary. – I. The standard disclosure summary, which shall accompany a residential services agreement, shall be in a form adopted by the commissioner of the department of health and human services by rule pursuant to RSA 541-A. II. A copy of the residential services agreement shall be given to prospective residents […]
161-J:6 Advance Payments and Security Deposits. – The residence shall establish a written policy for the refund of unused advance payments or security deposits in the event of termination of a residential services agreement or death of a resident which shall include the terms and conditions under which the advance payment money or security […]
161-J:7 Applicability of RSA 540 and 540-A. – All provisions of RSA 540 and RSA 540-A shall apply to independent living retirement communities and housing for older persons where the residential premises, however designated, are leased or rented to the resident, unless otherwise provided by RSA 151 and RSA 420-D or other applicable law. […]
161-J:7-a Applicability of RSA 161-M. – All provisions of RSA 161-M shall apply to independent living retirement communities, defined in RSA 161-J:2, III-a, and housing for older persons, defined in RSA 161-J:2, III. Source. 2014, 203:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.
161-J:8 Enforcement. – In addition to other appropriate penalties, any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice within the meaning of RSA 358-A. Any right, remedy or power set forth in RSA 358-A may be used to enforce the provisions of this chapter. Source. 2002, […]
161-J:9 Use of Term "Assisted Living." – The term " assisted living " may only be used in a title, brochure, admission agreement, or other written or promotional materials by an entity that is licensed pursuant to RSA 151. Source. 2003, 114:8, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
