New Hampshire § 540-A-1 - Section 540-A:1 Definitions.
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§ 540-A-1. Section 540-A:1 Definitions.
As used in this subdivision: I. "Landlord" means an owner, lessor or agent thereof who rents or leases residential premises including manufactured housing or space in a manufactured housing park to another person. II. "Tenant" means a person to whom a landlord rents or leases residential premises, including manufactured housing or a space in a manufactured housing park. (a) "Subtenant" means a person to whom a tenant rents or leases residential premises, including manufactured housing or a space in a manufactured housing park, if the tenant has authorization from the landlord to sublet. (b) "Implied tenant" means a person who occupies a dwelling unit with: (1) The knowledge and consent of the lawful tenant; and (2) The knowledge and consent of the landlord, but without a signed lease or rental agreement. II-a. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the arrest and prosecution of a person or persons, pursuant to RSA 635:1 or RSA 635:2. III. "Premises" means the part of the landlord's property to which the tenant is entitled exclusive access for living or storage as a result of the rental or lease agreement. IV. "Non-rental owner" means an owner or owner's agent who does not rent or lease their property to others.
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