Bill > HB351

This bill modifies New Hampshire's existing residential tenancy law by extending the required notice period for evicting tenants in at-will tenancies from 30 days to 60 days. Specifically, the bill amends the existing law (RSA 540:3, II) to require landlords to provide tenants with 60 days' notice before terminating their tenancy, with an important exception: if the eviction is due to specific reasons outlined in RSA 540:2, II(a), (b), (d), or (h) (such as lease violations or other serious issues), then landlords can still provide a shorter 7-day notice. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage, giving landlords and tenants time to understand and adapt to the new notice requirements. This change aims to provide tenants with more time to find alternative housing and prepare for a move, potentially offering greater stability and protection for renters in at-will tenancy situations.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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