§ 540-a-1

540-A:1 Definitions. – As used in this subdivision: I. 'Landlord' means an owner, lessor or agent thereof who rents or leases residential premises including manufactured housing or space in a manufactured housing park to another person. [Paragraph II effective until January 1, 2025; see also paragraph II set out below.] II. 'Tenant' means a person to whom a landlord rents or leases residential premises, including manufactured housing or a space in a manufactured housing park. [Paragraph II effective January 1, 2025; see also paragraph II set out above.] II. 'Tenant' means a person to whom a landlord rents or leases residential premises, including manufactured housing or a space in a manufactured housing park. (a) 'Subtenant' means a person to whom a tenant rents or leases residential premises, including manufactured housing or a space in a manufactured housing park, if the tenant has authorization from the landlord to sublet. (b) 'Implied tenant' means a person who occupies a dwelling unit with: (1) The knowledge and consent of the lawful tenant; and (2) The knowledge and consent of the landlord, but without a signed lease or rental agreement.

eans a person who occupies a dwelling unit with: (1) The knowledge and consent of the lawful tenant; and (2) The knowledge and consent of the landlord, but without a signed lease or rental agreement. [Paragraph II-a effective January 1, 2025.] II-a. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the arrest and prosecution of a person or persons, pursuant to RSA 635:1 or RSA 635:2. III. 'Premises' means the part of the landlord's property to which the tenant is entitled exclusive access for living or storage as a result of the rental or lease agreement. [Paragraph IV effective January 1, 2025.] IV. 'Non-rental owner' means an owner or owner's agent who does not rent or lease their property to others. Source. 1979, 305:1. 1985, 100:3, eff. July 9, 1985. 2024, 370:2, 3, eff. Jan. 1, 2025.