Bill > HB1450

This bill modifies the legal definition of "shared facility" in New Hampshire rental property law by expanding the definition to include lessees as potential shared facility owners, in addition to traditional property owners. The bill requires that shared facilities be formally documented in a written statement between parties, specifying that the property is a shared facility and referencing the relevant legal chapter. A shared facility is defined as a residential rental property with separate sleeping areas where occupants share significant common areas like kitchens, bathrooms, or dining spaces without having exclusive personal use rights. The bill specifically excludes certain types of temporary or special-purpose housing from this definition, such as hotel rooms, transient guest accommodations, student dormitories, nursing homes, hospitals, and emergency shelters. By adding "lessee" to the definition of "owner," the bill expands who can designate and manage shared facilities, potentially providing more flexibility for rental property arrangements. The new provisions will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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