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I found a box outside and didn't know where/when it came from. I then found a box inside of my apartment.
He has us writing rent checks to a business that doesnt exist, he hired someone who is not qualified to make repairs to our home. He claims to be a realtor/broker however his real estate license in the state he lives in and the state our property is in however it shows that his license is expired... View More 
I have asked multiple times for them to submit a receipt of payment and dismissal but they are not doing this. I have also paid to terminate the lease as well which I am unsure I needed to do. Additionally, I am read under NH law under “agreements” of which we made and I have on record via... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
It sounds like you're in a frustrating situation, having fulfilled your financial obligations and still facing challenges with your lessor. If you've paid all past dues and even the cost to terminate the lease, you should expect that these actions be acknowledged and appropriately... View More
I am a diabetic in a wheelchair with both legs amputated. Due to long times of lack of sleep I would become unaware of what I was doing and have loud outbursts (moans/screams) creating a disturbance. I am under a doctors case and he has given me medication that helps me sleep and it is now helping.... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2024
It sounds like you're facing a challenging situation, and your condition and circumstances are indeed factors that deserve consideration. In New Hampshire, as in many places, tenants with disabilities are protected under federal laws such as the Fair Housing Act, which requires landlords to... View More
What happens if I do or don’t?
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
I would strongly advise against enforcing a premature Writ of Possession while an eviction case is still pending on appeal. Here's why:
If you enforce the Writ prematurely and the tenant ultimately prevails on appeal, you could be liable for damages for wrongful eviction. This could... View More
The Supreme Court only allowed rent recovery and the eviction still pending. I don’t know if the clerk should get the Writ signed by the judge or not.
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answered on Mar 2, 2024
Based on the limited details provided, it does not seem appropriate for the clerk to issue a writ of possession if the court only granted a judgment for recovery of rent and the eviction case is still pending.
Typically, a writ of possession is an order directed to the sheriff to remove... View More
Kids tested positive for high levels of lead. We have made all payments for the stay and the landlord had granted us stay in the apt since we have been on time with the rent payments. However now the property needs to be lead abated and us relocated. He's telling us he's going to take it... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
In New Hampshire, landlords have an obligation to provide habitable premises, and the presence of high lead levels could violate this. If the property needs lead abatement and you must be relocated, the landlord's duty to provide habitable housing remains, regardless of your eviction status.... View More
My car was leaking power steering fluid on driveway. I had car fixed and hired someone to clean stain off driveway. The cleaners came 3 times to try and on 3rd time said they couldn't get stain up and that if they continued to try it would destroy the hot top. The landlord now wants to hire so... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2023
If it can’t be done, it can’t be done.
Tell the landlord you’re sorry, you’ll pay to replace the driveway, but you’re not going to pay for yet another attempt to clean the stain created by your car.
My upstairs neighbor is extremely verbally abusive and has physically threatened her kids and me. I want to make it clear to the property management company how bad it is and want to record her from the hallway. NH is a two party consent state but the law seems to be written around direct... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2021
NH is a consent recording state, but if the person is yelling so loudly that it can be heard in a public place then I would agree they have no expectation of privacy. It seems like you could record from your own apartment or the hallway, do not amplify or use any device to enhance the sound.
After work I visit my boyfriend at his apartment complex. My boyfriend owns the apartment and his HOA says nothing about not being able to have guests daily. I used the vistor parking. No stickers are required. I followed every rule. But I looked out the window and saw them trying to take my car. I... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2020
A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but you await a response for three weeks. Unfortunately, if you hired legal representation, the costs would exceed your damages, with no guaranteed outcome. You could look into small claims court in your county. Good luck
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I'm interested in the question:
If I want to buy a private forest in the United States and build a castle in this forest. What are the limitations?
For example, what laws speak of private forests. If I breed animals in my forests, will these animals be my... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2019
This sounds like a matter that's better suited for sitting down with your architect and attorney to discuss in detail, rather than it is for quick answers on a question and answer board because it's possible you would need to consider environmental, sanitation, conservation, wildlife, and... View More
We are trying to evict a tenant for non-payment of rent, but understand we cannot file for a Writ until we file a Motion for Relief from Stay even though he filed for bankruptcy before signing our lease. Is this correct, and where/how can we file for this motion?
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answered on Mar 17, 2019
Unless you as the landlord secured a writ of possession from the state court prior to the filing of the tenant's bankruptcy petition, you will be required to file a motion for an order for relief from the automatic stay from the bankruptcy court. From the date of the filing of the motion, it... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2019
Look at the rental agreement or lease you signed, read what it states about paying for utilities and follow the written document that you have. I don't understand why you would be paying for his electricity so I cant figure out what the agreement-if any-you have with the landlord.
Eviction date is 12-31-18. Im waiting to see if I can get state and/or a church's assistance.
answered on Dec 12, 2018
You can always ask the landlord to extend. If the eviction is not court ordered then they must evict you through the courts, which will take about 14-30 days to get the hearing date, the court may also allow you to pay the amount due plus costs and void the eviction.
Residency and wont leave. Can the landlord hold me or my son responsible for this person who wont leave?
answered on Nov 5, 2018
If in fact, as you state, she has a month to month tenancy, then you have to give her 30 days notice to quit the apartment. These cases are tricky, if she won't leave, you should hire an landlord tenant attorney. attorney Brian Shaughnessy is the attorney I use to evict my own tenants. He is... View More
notice. can security deposit be applied to next month rent as no notice was given. monthly rental
answered on Nov 5, 2018
Was there anything in writing evidencing that it was a month to month rental? Be very careful with security deposits, the courts do not like it when they are not given back, and not giving it back can result in attorney fees and damages against you for not doing so without proper legal grounds.
She says I owe back rent which I contest.Cant get a reciept.
I gave notice that I would move out by March 10th, but returned the keys to the landlady on February 25th. She acknowledged receipt of the keys, but has not returned my security deposit not a list of repairs that will prevent it from being returned. She has also been minimally responsive when I... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2018
The date you left the premises if after the end of the lease or rental period, not before, unless by agreement of the parties. Read the Lease to see what it states.
Signed a lease to move into an apartment but there was alot of problems with the place that needed fixing before we could move in but we had moved all of our belongings in cause the plan was to to be in there once everything was up to code
So out of no where the landlord decides she wants... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2017
What are the reason(s) the landlord stated for having to go into your apartment? Check your Lease to see what the conditions are for him to do so, most leases contain a clause that they can enter in emergency situations. If it was not an emergency you should call the police and file a report,... View More
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