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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A:4

Citation
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A:4
Jurisdiction
New Hampshire (state)
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(b) An order that the defendant, members of a tenant's family, guests or occupants must immediately vacate the rented or leased premises and not return to the rented or leased premises or the common areas of such without further order of the court. Such order shall only be issued against the person or persons who have been found to have violated RSA 540-A:2, III; and

(c) At least 5 days prior to the hearing on the merits the parties shall provide each other with a copy of each document he or she intends to offer into evidence, which may be done electronically. If either party fails to comply with this requirement, upon the request of the party who did not receive the documents, the court shall continue the hearing for no more than 5 days.

(d) An award of damages to the plaintiff for the violations of RSA 540-A, breach of warranty of habitability, breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment or any other claim arising out of the facts alleged in the plaintiff's petition.

(e) For purposes of RSA 540-A:3, IX:

(1) When the defendant claims to be a subtenant or an implied tenant, the defendant shall bear the burden of proof to establish such status. Evidence to prove tenancy may include, but is not limited to:

(A) An unexpired written lease signed and dated by the tenant and landlord or the tenant and landlord's agent;

(B) A copy of canceled checks or money orders dated within one month of date-of-offer of such proof, indicating it was paid to the landlord or landlord's agent and which was made by, or on behalf of, the tenant;

(C) A copy of cash rent receipts dated within one month of date-of-offer of such proof, that was signed and dated by the landlord or landlord's agent;