Housing (Landlords)

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1371: prohibiting application fees for residential rental agreements.

HB 1371 prohibits landlords from charging application fees to individuals applying for residential rental agreements. It requires landlords to accept standard identification (like government-issued ID, taxpayer ID, or social security number) for background checks instead of requiring a social security number or refusing applications without one. The bill applies only to residential rentals, excluding commercial properties. It takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits application fees and standardizes ID requirements, reducing financial barriers for renters and protecting tenant rights per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 1654: requiring a property owner to pay all taxes or charges on their property prior to being issued certain building or occupancy permits.

HB 1654 requires property owners to pay all back taxes and other charges on their property before being issued certain building or occupancy permits. The bill amends state law to allow building inspectors, with local legislative authorization, to withhold these permits until all outstanding financial obligations are settled. This directly affects property owners with unpaid taxes who seek to build or occupy a property. The key mechanism is that permit issuance is contingent on full payment of all taxes and charges due on the property.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires full tax payment before permits, promoting fiscal responsibility by ensuring collection of outstanding obligations and preventing revenue loss for state budgets.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRequires tax payment before permits, creating financial barrier to housing development and limiting new construction, aligning with 'limits housing development' indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Building Codes Landlords Property Taxes

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vetoed · New Hampshire · House Aug 19, 2026

HB 1336: relative to regulated conditional deposits.

HB 1336 allows landlords to charge a security deposit of up to two months' rent for rental applicants who don't meet standard approval criteria (like low credit scores under 650, insufficient income below 3x rent, eviction history, unpaid judgments, or no rental history). It directly affects landlords setting rental terms and tenants who may be denied standard housing due to these factors. Key provisions require landlords to disclose unmet criteria upfront, provide written notice of the higher deposit reason, and allow tenants to request a re-screening at their expense once every six months to potentially remove the extra deposit. The bill clarifies that landlords aren't forced to accept higher deposits or approve applicants who still don't meet standards, and it has no estimated state or local cost impact.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingAllows higher security deposits for vulnerable tenants (low credit/income), increasing financial barriers and weakening tenant protections per bill's core provision.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 1598: relative to notice and proceedings for tenants and landlords engaged in eviction processes.

HB 1598 creates a streamlined eviction process for landlords seeking to remove tenants who fail to pay rent or breach leases in ways affecting health/safety, criminal activity, or drug-related offenses. It requires landlords to provide a 5-day notice with a clear warning about the expedited timeline, giving tenants only 3 days to respond after court filing. If tenants don’t pay or vacate, courts must issue a writ of possession immediately without a hearing - unless the tenant pays all overdue rent within 48 hours. This process limits defenses to just rent payment or the alleged breach, blocking unrelated claims, and restricts stays of execution except for immediate payment. The bill applies to all landlords and tenants in qualifying eviction cases, effective January 1, 2027.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeAccelerates evictions for criminal activity/drug offenses without hearing, expanding enforcement and reducing tenant due process - aligns with 'expands criminalization' oppose indicator.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill shortens tenant response time and removes hearings, weakening tenant protections in eviction processes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Drug Policy Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

died · New Hampshire · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 1375: prohibiting landlords from charging more than one application fee per tenant every 12 months.

HB 1375 prohibits landlords from charging more than one application fee per tenant within any 12-month period, regardless of how many rental units the tenant applies for or leases under the same landlord or agent. It specifically covers all fees related to processing rental applications, including background checks, credit checks, and administrative costs. This law directly affects tenants seeking rental housing and landlords managing applications. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment, ensuring tenants pay only one fee for multiple applications to the same landlord within a year.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits multiple application fees, reducing tenant costs and protecting against unfair charges, directly strengthening tenant rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1143: relative to the remediation of mold in rental housing.

HB 1143 requires landlords to fix significant mold problems in rental housing, directly affecting landlords (who must remediate) and tenants (who gain protection from unhealthy conditions). It defines "significant mold" as visible growth or detectable behind walls/carpet using professional tools, adding this as a violation of minimum housing standards. Municipal officers can now inspect properties, issue remediation orders, and pursue enforcement for such violations. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment, giving local authorities clear authority to address mold hazards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires mold remediation in rentals to prevent respiratory illnesses, aligning with public health protection under housing standards.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates landlord remediation of significant mold, directly protecting tenants from unhealthy conditions and enforcing housing standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 1499: relative to additional grounds for eviction under the landlord and tenant statute, relative to the responsibility of local school districts to provide meals to students during school hours, and reimbursing schools for meals provided to students at no cost and making an appropriation therefor.

HB 1499 would expand eviction grounds under New Hampshire's landlord and tenant law by adding three specific conditions: (1) a tenant or occupant being unlawfully present in the U.S., (2) a recent conviction (within 3 years) for certain violent crimes or drug offenses, or (3) being a registered sexual offender under state law. This bill directly affects tenants who meet these criteria, allowing landlords to seek eviction based on these new grounds. The key provision modifies the existing statute to include these three categories as valid reasons for termination of tenancy. The bill takes effect 60 days after passage and does not require new state funding.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands eviction grounds based on criminal history (convictions, sexual offender status), directly aligning with 'expands criminalization' indicator for oppose stance.85% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingExpands eviction grounds for vulnerable tenants (immigrants, convicted individuals), directly weakening tenant protections under housing law.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationExpands eviction grounds for tenants unlawfully present in U.S., restricting housing access for undocumented immigrants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1553: relative to pet-related fees and rent in residential tenancies.

HB 1553 limits landlords to charging no more than 1% of a unit’s monthly rent for pet-related fees, regardless of how many pets a tenant keeps. It bans nonrefundable pet fees entirely, affecting tenants with companion animals and landlords who previously charged such fees. Exceptions include service animals under disability law and charges for actual damage caused by a pet. Tenants can sue landlords who violate these rules and recover damages plus legal costs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingLimits pet fees to 1% rent, bans nonrefundable charges, and protects tenants from excessive costs - directly strengthens tenant rights and affordability in housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1612: relative to the use of price-fixing websites, algorithms, or other software by landlords.

HB 1612 prohibits landlords from using price-fixing websites, algorithms, or software to set rental prices, making such use a violation of New Hampshire's Consumer Protection Act. It directly affects landlords who employ these tools, requiring them to stop using such software or face enforcement actions. The bill establishes a process where tenants or others can file complaints with the Department of Justice's Consumer Protection Bureau, which must investigate these claims. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, and would require one additional attorney position at an estimated annual cost of $72,000 starting in 2027, though no funding is provided in the bill.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlords from using price-fixing algorithms to set rents, strengthening tenant protections against unfair pricing practices under consumer law.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits landlords from using algorithms/software for price-fixing, directly restricting a specific technology application under consumer protection law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 1112: relative to snow removal responsibilities in lease agreements.

HB 1112 requires residential lease agreements to explicitly state who is responsible for snow and ice removal. It sets the default rule: landlords must handle common areas (like driveways and walkways used by multiple tenants) unless the lease specifically assigns this duty to the tenant. Tenants may only agree in writing to handle snow removal for specific areas, and this agreement must be voluntary and included in the lease. The law applies to all new or renewed residential leases starting January 1, 2027. It does not override local ordinances about public sidewalks.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingClarifies landlord responsibility for snow removal in common areas, strengthening tenant protections in residential leases per bill's default rule.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights