TITLE LV
PROCEEDINGS IN SPECIAL CASES
CHAPTER 540-A
PROHIBITED PRACTICES AND SECURITY DEPOSITS
Prohibited Practices
Section 540-A:1 540-A:1 Definitions. –
As used in this subdivision:
I. "Landlord" means an owner, lessor or agent thereof who rents or leases residential premises including manufactured housing or space in a manufactured housing park to another person.
II. "Tenant" means a person to whom a landlord rents or leases residential premises, including manufactured housing or a space in a manufactured housing park.
(a) "Subtenant" means a person to whom a tenant rents or leases residential premises, including manufactured housing or a space in a manufactured housing park, if the tenant has authorization from the landlord to sublet.
(b) "Implied tenant" means a person who occupies a dwelling unit with:
(1) The knowledge and consent of the lawful tenant; and
(2) The knowledge and consent of the landlord, but without a signed lease or rental agreement.
II-a. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the arrest and prosecution of a person or persons, pursuant to RSA 635:1 or RSA 635:2.
III. "Premises" means the part of the landlord's property to which the tenant is entitled exclusive access for living or storage as a result of the rental or lease agreement.
IV. "Non-rental owner" means an owner or owner's agent who does not rent or lease their property to others.
Source. 1979, 305:1. 1985, 100:3, eff. July 9, 1985. 2024, 370:2, 3, eff. Jan. 1, 2025.