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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A:4

Citation
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A:4
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New Hampshire (state)
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(D) Written proof of rent payment made within one month of date-of-offer of such proof from Venmo, ACH payment, EFT payment, or other electronic direct payment methods to the account of the landlord or landlord's agent; or

(E) Copy of emails, texts, or other electronic messages which when taken together establish an agreement between the landlord or landlord's agent that the occupant may reside at the premises.

(2) This subparagraph shall not be construed to prevent an occupant claiming to be an implied tenant from presenting evidence in support of their claim that based on the totality of the circumstances the landlord, landlord's agent, or non-rental owner impliedly agreed to allow the occupant to reside at the premises.

(3) By itself, evidence of utilities, other services, IDs, or documents showing the address of the residence shall not be sufficient evidence without authorizing documentation from the lessor or the non-rental owner.

(4) In all cases if the court rules in favor of the plaintiff, the court shall order the immediate removal of the unauthorized occupants by law enforcement and the plaintiff shall be awarded actual damages or $1000, whichever is greater.

(5) If the court finds that the occupant sublet from the tenant but the lease between the landlord and the tenant prohibits subletting, and the occupant failed to establish being an implied tenant, the plaintiff may dispose of any remaining personal property as they see fit after 48-hours notice to the occupants. Notwithstanding RSA 540-A:4, VII(e)(4), in such cases damages shall not be awarded to the plaintiff.