Bill > HB1171

This bill amends the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) 540:3 to provide a 90-day grace period for residential tenants who miss rent payments due to an unexpected interruption in their monthly Social Security benefits. Specifically, the legislation creates a new legal provision that protects tenants from immediate eviction if their Social Security payments are unexpectedly stopped, giving them 90 days to either find alternative housing or secure alternative funding sources. Social Security benefits are monthly payments provided by the federal government to retired, disabled, or eligible individuals, and disruptions can occur for various administrative or personal reasons. The bill will go into effect on January 1, 2027, providing landlords and tenants with advance notice of this new protection. This legislative change aims to provide a safety net for vulnerable tenants who might otherwise face immediate housing insecurity due to temporary financial disruptions beyond their control.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1670&inflect=2