leasing

Restricted vs. Nonrestricted Rental Property (RSA 540)

RSA 540:1-a divides New Hampshire rentals into two groups. Nonrestricted property includes nonresidential rentals, a single-family house whose owner holds no more than three single-family houses, units in an owner-occupied building of four or fewer units, and foreclosed single-family houses held by a lender. Every other residential rental is restricted, and its landlord may evict only for a reason listed in RSA 540:2, II, such as nonpayment, substantial damage, material lease violations or other good cause.