VI. The court shall hold a hearing within 30 days of the filing of a petition under paragraph II or within 10 days of service of process upon the defendant, whichever occurs later. In cases in which a landlord or non-rental owner alleges a violation of RSA 540:3, IX, a hearing shall be held within 48 hours, provided that service of the petition was made at the abode or in hand on the day the court entered the petition. If the return of service does not show same day service, the hearing shall be held within 48 hours from the date of service. The court may continue the hearing at the request of the plaintiff, or for compelling necessity established by the defendant. If the property is the personal residence of a non-rental owner, and the defendant requests a continuance, upon granting such a continuance, the court shall issue temporary orders requiring the defendant to vacate or be removed from the real estate pending the hearing on the merits. The court shall make its best efforts to render a decision on the matter the same day as of the hearing on the merits.
VII. Upon a showing of a violation of RSA 540-A:2 or RSA 540-A:3, I, II, or III, the court shall grant such relief as is necessary to protect the rights of the parties. Such relief may include:
(a) An order prohibiting the defendant from continuing the activity or activities which violate RSA 540-A:2 or RSA 540-A:3; and
(b) 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.
(c) For purposes of RSA 540-A:3, IX: