Evictions During Covid-19 Restrictions

By Executive Order on May 15, 2020, Governor Sununu extended through June 5, 2020 the prohibition of residential and commercial evictions first announced in his Emergency Order #4. Pursuant to Executive Order 2020-04, the following exceptions are currently the only permissible grounds for eviction: 1.a. Eviction Proceedings initiated against an individual for violations of a lease […]

New Hampshire Landlords Beware: The Requirements to Evict a Tenant at Sufferance

Most residential tenants are not legally required to vacate the rental unit where they are living when their lease term expires. In 2005, the New Hampshire Supreme Court said the landlord must evict the tenants if she wants them to leave. AIMCO Props. v. Dziewisz, 152 N.H. 587 (2005). So, if a landlord and a […]

Nashua Business Owner has Questions About Getting Her Court Judgment Paid

You may think that obtaining a civil judgment against someone means they will pay you. Respectfully, think again. The judgment only means they owe you the amount of the judgment. Then the hard work really begins: collecting. New Hampshire law allows thirty (30) days for a judgment debtor to pay a judgment creditor. During these […]

Mechanic’s Liens In New Hampshire

Despite the common-day meaning of “mechanic” in this title, mechanic’s liens in New Hampshire do not involve the repair of your automobiles at the local garage in Nashua. Instead, mechanic’s liens afford a legal remedy to people who have not been paid after performing labor or furnishing materials to construction projects ranging from small repairs […]

Commercial/Business Landlord/Tenant Mediation in New Hampshire:

Traps for the Unwary Abound! Many of our firm’s Nashua area commercial/business landlords and tenants have questions and concerns about how best to resolve disputes. Mediation is one option. Mediation is available throughout the New Hampshire judicial system, from small claim actions to Supreme Court appeals. However, court-sanctioned mediation is not available in landlord/tenant actions. […]

Implied Warranty of Workmanlike Quality in Construction

If you are hiring a contractor to build a house for you or hiring a contractor to perform repairs or construct an addition to your existing house, you should insist on a written warranty from the contractor. Many times, this important requirement is overlooked in the home construction area whereas we all expect a written […]

Nashua area business owners may have questions about New Hampshire Court System’s Mediation Program

If you intend to file a small claim in New Hampshire or have had a small claim filed against you, you will be introduced to the New Hampshire Court system’s Mediation Program. Mediation is not unique to small claim actions, as it is now available, and in some instances required, in every level of the […]

What Happens If I Don’t Pay My Car Payments?

With the prices of cars these days, most everyone gets a loan to buy a car. The bank, finance company, or individual who lends money to you for the car puts a lien on the car which is stated on the title. The loan documents you sign give many rights to the lender if you […]

What Happens If I Don’t Pay For Car Repairs?

If you bring your car to the local repair shop, dealer, or any repair facility in the state, you automatically subject yourself to a lien on your car for the amount of the repairs if not paid. In addition, the repair facility is also entitled to a daily storage fee for every day your car […]

When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in New Hampshire?

Prior to discussing any details, it is important to note that extreme caution should be taken when a tenant attempts to withhold rent. Before doing so, it is recommended that an attorney be consulted. In order to protect those tenants residing in substandard housing units, New Hampshire has enacted RSA 540:13-d. Pursuant to this statute, […]

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