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\"This is a bill that basically, I mean, we could if we had to label this, we could label it, I suppose, a contract means what it says, Bill,\" Representative Bob Lynn said, describing a court decision he said has treated tenants as effectively \"there for life\" once a lease has been entered.

Supporters, including property‑management representatives and the New Hampshire Association of Realtors, said the change would give landlords clarity and reduce the risk that small, \"mom-and-pop\" owners stop offering rental units because they fear being locked into tenancies they cannot end. Nick Norman, a housing provider who testified, said evictions are expensive and undesirable for landlords, but that the current court landscape makes some problem tenants effectively impossible to remove.

Opponents — including tenant advocates, aging and disability organizations, homelessness service providers and dozens of public commentators — urged lawmakers to oppose the bill. Testimony from Manchester renter Victoria Markowitz described the difficulty of finding a unit: \"It took me 4 months to find that apartment,\" she told the committee, saying she fears losing housing if a landlord chooses not to renew her lease. Senator Tara Reardon, who said she represented landlords as an attorney earlier in her career, warned the committee the state is in a housing crisis and predicted evictions without cause would increase homelessness for vulnerable residents.

Public testimony included detailed statistics and lived experience: the vacancy rate cited by witnesses ranged around 0.6–0.8 percent; speakers described high cost burdens for low‑income and older renters and rising eviction filings. Multiple witnesses said landlords already have legal routes to remove tenants for nonpayment, nuisance, or other good cause, and that the state’s current statutes and court process target those situations.

Committee members questioned details such as the bill’s 60‑day notice period and whether the proposal would require a court record of eviction for end‑of‑lease removals. Representative Lynn told the committee early drafts included other notice terms and that he had discussed alternatives with attorneys from legal aid but he framed the measure as returning to “contract means what it says.”

No formal vote occurred during the hearing. The committee heard hours of testimony from landlords, tenant advocates, housing providers, municipal officials and residents. Lawmakers asked detailed follow‑up questions about eviction timelines, administrative costs, and how the bill would interact with existing statutes.

Next steps: the committee did not take an immediate vote. Lawmakers signaled close interest and asked for follow‑up materials from several witnesses. Some members later moved a separate study and amendment process on other housing legislation at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","House Committee on Housing (01/21/2025)","oneSentenceSummary","Representative Bob Lynn, the bill’s sponsor, told a House committee his bill would restore ordinary contract expectations by allowing landlords to end tenancies at lease expiration with written notice.","taxTitle","Housing, House of Representatives, Committees\t, Legislative, New Hampshire","taxId",77749,"location","New Hampshire","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6379785,"Committee hears narrow bill to align tenant and landlord notice windows for 'at‑will' tenancies",1006,192000,1198000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2135171-8da19789b5524e5e683c4c7d670f83c5&start=192&end=1198","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2135171-8da19789b5524e5e683c4c7d670f83c5/thumbnail_192000.jpg","/articles/6379785/New-Hampshire/Committee-hears-narrow-bill-to-align-tenant-and-landlord-notice-windows-for-atwill-tenancies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6379785-e743016d5ff2e21b09e7baac6952710d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437834&Signature=AmRjVkEGbWDd~FBSFng2aBnggN~KHm-EV-~qbmc-8pe7q0cCplfihNWbCSQS50uXw~d~JpfNihPJ2xS0NAuf-tl7vWKXCMowLxmSa9pR1VjUglQsgaB7KGHyYfqVUT8LDRiI7fj~dwNrClusAt5XbG42tsw64CTczvoYvpuMh5xwaxu-aBKTDoQO3pGJV1gPShfUdVruwwtZk5MNj~v~HneTE0gSn9~bUIUm~2wAfem-XqmHG8-R66e0AhB9QRzqfygvr0LfzDsD9H-S-aGiGePEb6bPCWvU1BymMwGiUlqbknRmii3WEJOjZg0qMSDxvakabVtYLzIMZH7LJD7OIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Matthew Pitaro told the committee HB 351 would make the statutory notice symmetrical: when a tenant at will must give notice equal to the rent period, the landlord should have the same requirement. Critics — including landlord groups and several witnesses — said the existing statutory framework already governs notice (commenters cited RSA 540 variants) and warned an across‑the‑board change could increase the time landlords must tolerate nuisance or dangerous behavior before removing a tenant.

Testimony from property owners said extending notice requirements for landlord‑initiated terminations in cases where a tenant poses a threat or creates a public‑safety issue could place other residents at risk. Proponents argued the change would be a modest fairness improvement that encourages symmetrical expectations in private contracts.

Committee members asked OLS and witnesses for statutory clarifications and whether the bill would alter the timeline for established short‑term tenancies (weekly or monthly). No vote was taken.","HB 351 would align the notice period for termination of at‑will tenancies so both landlords and tenants give the same notice (current law generally treats monthly at‑will terminations as 30 days). Witnesses questioned whether statute already covers the point and cautioned about unintended consequences for safety and nuisance evictions.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":80,"_45":80,"_47":92,"_49":83,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6379790,"Bill to let landlords report rent payments to credit bureaus draws mixed response",0,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2135171-8da19789b5524e5e683c4c7d670f83c5&start=192&end=192","/articles/6379790/New-Hampshire/Bill-to-let-landlords-report-rent-payments-to-credit-bureaus-draws-mixed-response","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6379790-d993e1ddf94e9229b3d97e54a944ac2f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437834&Signature=VAHfiwnFN4fO0HQUghsdO45i~iIyBZd217IPmScgPa0OIAkBruoDiyjpgnmpMwUJK~tCIZCAT11XjR3WL8RXRZiSa9EF~UscJ3Ep9PByW~Sl~ZYIfMWGH1f~jgXrlmrv7iEnUwl8ugd4fHAHBawgSK4b4jZ0J84p0KfuxL31cyRGkhYi9WADw0by06rFYkn2dEizLHk-mjmGBtSMACOWri~ALuj5hDV2eDUZkJvb1AWCdxGI2LcZtfnLoLzLxheozKDr1~KQA30H57~WITofnkbw6H9OL3WPK-tIulVb4RU9PWnmp8weJ~cViKvTix6WqjrIEA64oUnu0boCHlvJpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representative Matthew Pitaro introduced HB 65 to allow reporting of rental payment histories to consumer credit agencies. He said early adopters among professional managers saw higher on‑time payment rates and that listing positive rental payments on credit files helps renters build credit histories.

Proponents — including landlords that already use rent reporting, the nonprofit Builders Alliance (cited in testimony), and Representative Alessandra Murray, a co‑sponsor — argued the measure helps renters qualify for mortgages or better housing and noted examples (Colorado, Prince George’s County, MD) where reporting programs helped establish credit records for low‑income households.

Opponents from housing provider groups and small landlords said the bill as written could impose nontrivial administrative costs and liability for smaller 'mom‑and‑pop' owners that do not use property management software. Several witnesses suggested alternative approaches: (1) keep participation opt‑in for tenants, (2) limit the mandate to larger professional owners (threshold suggested during testimony was 15–20 units), or (3) fund a study and pilot before a broad mandate. Witnesses also pointed to existing third‑party services and tenant self‑reporting tools that already enable rent reporting without a statutory mandate.

Committee members asked whether vendors charge landlords for reporting; proponents said major credit agencies may accept rent reports without a per‑unit fee, but witnesses urged the committee to confirm design and implementation costs. Several landlords asked for a clear standard for how to calculate \"actual cost\" if the bill allows landlords to charge tenants for reporting services.

No formal committee vote was taken; members asked the sponsor to work on technical amendments and consider a study or local‑option thresholds for small owners.","Supporters told a House committee that rent‑reporting programs can help renters build credit and encourage on‑time payment; opponents warned the measure as written could impose administrative and legal costs on smaller landlords and urged a study or narrower, opt‑in approaches.","actionData","errors"]

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House panel hears hours of testimony on bill to allow landlords to end tenancies without cause

Committee hears narrow bill to align tenant and landlord notice windows for 'at‑will' tenancies

Bill to let landlords report rent payments to credit bureaus draws mixed response