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…
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 landlor…
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 h…
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 l…
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. Medi…
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 c…
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 uni…
All landlords who rent real property for residential purposes must file a statement with the town or city clerk where the property is located providing the name, address, and telephone number o…
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 th…
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 …
If your neighbor or their tree service cut down trees on your property, you are likely entitled to damages. Furthermore, if the trees were cut down accidentally (usually because of miscommunic...
In addition to putting yourself and others in danger, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can have serious legal consequences in both criminal court and with the Division of Motor ...