NH tenant's rights (apartment, for rent, eviction)

[leedspaddy]

Hi there folks, I currently live in PA but am looking for a move back to New England asap. One of the many problems with PA is that it appears to be a pro-landlord state and we have been screwed since day one. So I was just wondering how NH treated its tenants who pay their rent but had disputes with the landlord.

Thanks for any opinions.

[jthibodeau]

It will basically boil down to two things:

The first is what caused the disputes and how/if they were settled.

The second is dependent upon your future landlord checking on your past history. Some may and some may not.

Other than that, you'll need to be more specific in terms of the dispute to know how tenant rights laws would affect your personal problem. I do believe that NH Tenant Rights are available somewhere within our State Gov. web site.

[landlord Donna]

tenant gave 30 day notice but didnt move any of there stuff out, isnt paying rent has a cat, feeds the cat every day what can i do?

[nhrocky]

Originally Posted by landlord Donna

tenant gave 30 day notice but didnt move any of there stuff out, isnt paying rent has a cat, feeds the cat every day what can i do?

Sounds like you need to do a Demand For Rent and Eviction notice. I would send it certified mail, FCM with a certificate of mailing and also leave the notice tacked to the door of the apartment. I believe for non-payment of rent for residential it can be 7 days notice, but you can look at the state statutes for clarification.

Here's some links,

NH District Court links for the correct Eviction Notice and Demand for Rent forms

NH State Statutes for Landlord/Tenant

NH probate Court

Go to page 18 for Landlord/Tenant action. Even though this looks like instructions for the court, it seems to outline the entire eviction procedure in plain English......obtaining writ, what type of affidavits you need, service by sheriff, etc.