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Home » US Law » 2022 New Hampshire Revised Statutes » Title XXXI - Trade and Commerce » Title 358-H - Regulation of Rental Referral Agencies

Section 358-H:1 – Definitions.

    358-H:1 Definitions. – As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: I. "Person" means a natural person, corporation, trust, partnership, incorporated or unincorporated association, or any other legal entity. II. "Prospective tenant" means any person who pays a fee or other consideration to a rental referral agency for assistance […]

Section 358-H:2 – Fees and Deposits.

    358-H:2 Fees and Deposits. – No rental referral agency shall charge or attempt to collect any fee or other consideration from any prospective tenant in excess of $10 except where rental property is in fact obtained by such prospective tenant through the assistance of that agency. For the purposes of this section, such rental […]

Section 358-H:3 – Contract Requirements.

    358-H:3 Contract Requirements. – I. No rental referral agency shall charge or attempt to collect any fee or other consideration from any prospective tenant except pursuant to a written contract which shall be delivered to the prospective tenant at the time the contract is signed. Every contract must constitute the entire agreement between the […]

Section 358-H:4 – Representations of Availability and Consent of Lessor.

    358-H:4 Representations of Availability and Consent of Lessor. – I. A rental referral agency shall not make any representation that any rental property is available for rent unless availability has been verified by the agency through contact with the lessor within 48 hours prior to the representation. The availability of rental property described in […]

Section 358-H:5 – Remedies.

    358-H:5 Remedies. – I. Any violation of the provisions of this chapter is an unfair or deceptive act or practice within the meaning of RSA 358-A:2. Any right, remedy, or power set forth in RSA 358-A, including those set forth in RSA 358-A:4, II, may be used to enforce the provisions of this chapter. […]

Section 358-H:6 – Waiver of Provisions.

    358-H:6 Waiver of Provisions. – Any waiver of the prospective tenant of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed contrary to public policy and shall be void and unenforceable. Source. 1983, 438:1, eff. June 24, 1983.

Section 358-H:7 – Applicability.

    358-H:7 Applicability. – The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all rental referral agencies doing business in this state and to all contracts entered into on or after June 24, 1983. Source. 1983, 438:1, eff. June 24, 1983.

Section 358-H:8 – Surety Bond.

    358-H:8 Surety Bond. – A rental referral agency shall post a surety bond of not less than $20,000 with the attorney general, department of justice. The type of surety bond shall be designated by the attorney general. No bond shall be accepted for filing unless it is with a surety company authorized to do […]