On Jun. 14, NH LEG passed bill to limit rental application fees.
NH LEG passed HB 283 to limit the rental application fee charged by a landlord.
Amended NH LEG 540-A:3, prohibited landlord practices and security deposits.
Bill Provisions
Prior to collecting any fee as part of the rental application or renewal process, the landlord must clearly disclose, in writing to prospective tenants, the amount of the fee.
As well as requirement for a satisfactory criminal background and credit check, if any.
Must return any amount beyond actual costs of background check, credit check, and/or administrative costs if unit is not rented to applicant within 30 days of receipt.
Legislative History
On Jan. 9, 2023, bill was introduced in House; on Jan. 1, 2024, bill passed House.
On Feb. 16, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on Jun. 10, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Jun. 14, 2024, bill on rental application fee was signed into law by the governor.
Effectiveness
Bill will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
Regulators
NH LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Bill HB283, PR, 6/14/2024; Citation: NH LEG 540-A:3;
