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NH HB1400
Relative to residential parking spaces, landlord-tenant law, unauthorized occupant evictions, and zoning procedures concerning residential housing.
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Introduced
12/06/2023
12/06/2023
In Committee
05/15/2024
05/15/2024
Crossed Over
04/02/2024
04/02/2024
Passed
07/29/2024
07/29/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/27/2024
08/27/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill: I. Provides that zoning and planning regulations shall not require more than 2 residential parking space per unit. II. Defines the terms “tenant,” “subtenant,” “implied tenant,” and “non-rental owner,” and specifies the rights and obligations of each party in cases of evictions of unauthorized occupants. III. Provides remedies for violations of landlord-tenant law and unauthorized occupancy evictions. IV. Establishes a tax relief program for office conversion to residences; enables municipalities to allow its governing body to adopt certain zoning ordinance changes; and adds additional authority in zoning powers for parking requirements and lot size requirements related to sewer infrastructure.
AI Summary
This bill:
I. Limits the number of required residential parking spaces per unit to 2 under local zoning and planning regulations.
II. Defines key terms like "tenant," "subtenant," and "implied tenant," and specifies the rights and obligations of each party in cases of evictions of unauthorized occupants.
III. Provides remedies for violations of landlord-tenant law and unauthorized occupancy evictions, including allowing non-rental owners to seek relief and establishing guidelines for proving tenant status.
IV. Enables tax relief for converting office, industrial, or commercial spaces to residential use, allows municipalities to adopt procedures to amend zoning ordinances without a full legislative vote, and adds authority for municipalities to consider alternative parking solutions for residential uses.
The bill's provisions take effect in January 2025 for sections 1-7 and July 2024 for the rest.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Signed by Governor Sununu 08/23/2024; Chapter 370; Eff: I. Sec 1-7 eff 1/1/25 II. Sec 14 eff 1/1/35 III. Rem eff 7/1/24 House Journal 16 (on 08/27/2024)
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