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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A:4

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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540-A:4
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New Hampshire (state)
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(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;

(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.