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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Atwood v. Owens, 142 N.H. 396 (1997)

Citation
Atwood v. Owens, 142 N.H. 396 (1997)
Parent Document
Atwood v. Owens, 142 N.H. 396 (1997)
Jurisdiction
New Hampshire (state)
Effective Date
1997-11-06

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The defendants argue that although the term “residential premises” is undefined in the statute, its meaning is unambiguous and the term would apply to the tavern regardless of whether their primary purpose for renting the structure is to operate a commercial venture. They argue that because they actually resided within the structure housing their commercial venture, i.e., the tavern, the statute applies so long as their living quarters contain “full facilities for habitation, including contiguous living, sleeping, kitchen and bathroom facilities.” RSA 540-A:5, IV We do not agree.