Bill > HB558

This bill requires county registers of deeds to create a public registry that documents the monthly rental rates for each residential unit, and simultaneously prohibits landlords from using algorithms or software to determine rental pricing. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision to existing landlord-tenant law that explicitly bars landlords from employing any automated tools or computational methods to set rental rates. While the bill does not specify the exact mechanism for the rental registry, the fiscal note suggests that counties will need to develop new systems, potentially requiring research, software acquisition, and additional staff to manage the registry. The New Hampshire Association of Counties (NHAC) has noted that no comprehensive list of rental properties currently exists, which means implementing this registry will involve significant administrative work. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after passage, and while the immediate fiscal impact is estimated as zero, counties anticipate indeterminable increases in expenditures in subsequent fiscal years to support the new registry and compliance requirements.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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