356-C:1 Definitions. – As used in this chapter: I. [Repealed.] II. "Conversion" means a change in the character of residential real property from a rental to an ownership basis. A condominium, stock cooperative or other similar arrangement shall be deemed ownership in character. III. "Disabled tenant" means a tenant who is receiving aid to […]
356-C:10 Reimbursement of Owner’s Costs. – If a tenant refuses to pay a permissible rent increase under RSA 356-C:6, I(a), or brings an action under RSA 356-C:9, I, on grounds found by a court in either case to be frivolous or solely for the purposes of harassment, the tenant shall be liable to the […]
356-C:11 Repealed by 1985, 300:30, eff. July 1, 1987. –
356-C:2 Applicability. – I. This chapter shall apply to the conversion of all residential real property in the state of New Hampshire except: (a) The conversion of any building, building complex or manufactured housing park having 10 or fewer than 10 dwelling units; provided, however, that, if the conversion of a building, building complex […]
356-C:3 Provision of Rights; Contents of Notice. – I. No conversion subject to this chapter shall be effected until: (a) The owner or his agent has mailed to each tenant by registered mail, return receipt requested, a notice of intent to convert no earlier than 120 days before the date of filing an application […]
356-C:4 Filing Notices With Attorney General. – The notices required under RSA 356-C:3, I, shall be filed with the attorney general at least 10 days prior to their being mailed to any tenant. Source. 1983, 398:1. 1985, 300:7, I(b).
356-C:5 Exclusive Right to Purchase. – I. Any tenant entitled to notice under RSA 356-C:3, I and II, shall have an exclusive right to contract for the purchase of the unit that he occupies, provided that the unit is to be retained without substantial alteration in its physical layout. Such tenant shall be given […]
356-C:6 Eviction Protection. – Once notice has been served on the tenant in accordance with RSA 356-C:3, I or II, the tenant shall not be evicted from his dwelling unit except upon the following grounds: I. Nonpayment of rent or other reasonable charges due under the lease or rental agreement, provided that: (a) No […]
356-C:7 Waiver Prohibited. – No lease or rental agreement, oral or written, shall contain any provision by which the tenant prospectively waives any of his rights under this chapter; and any such waiver shall be deemed contrary to public policy and shall be unenforceable and void. Source. 1983, 398:1, eff. June 22, 1983.
356-C:8 Circumvention of This Chapter. – No owner or his agent acting alone or with other persons shall attempt to circumvent or circumvent the protections given tenants under RSA 356-C:6; nor shall any such person willfully cause a tenant to vacate the dwelling unit or to be evicted from the unit without good cause […]
356-C:9 Damages; Penalties. – I. An owner or his agent who violates any provision of this chapter shall be liable in a court of competent jurisdiction to any tenant injured by such violation in an amount equal to double the actual damages suffered; provided, however, if RSA 356-C:8 is violated, the owner or his […]
