N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205-A: § 205-A:1
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As used solely in this chapter unless the context specifically requires otherwise: I. "Manufactured housing" includes, but is not limited to, manufactured housing as defined by RSA 674:31, and also includes any prefabricated dwelling unit which: (a) Is designed for long term and continuous residential occupancy; (b) Is designed to be moved on wheels, as a whole or in sections; and (c) On arrival on the site, is complete and ready for occupancy, except for incidental unpacking, assembly, connection with utilities, and placing on support or permanent structure. Nothing herein shall be construed to include campers or recreational vehicles within the definition of "manufactured housing". II. "Manufactured housing park" means any parcel of land under single or common ownership or control which contains, or is designed, laid out or adapted to accommodate 2 or more manufactured houses. Nothing herein shall be construed to apply to premises used solely for storage or display of manufactured housing. III. "Person" means any natural person, corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship. IV. "Tenant" means any person who owns or occupies manufactured housing and pays rent or other consideration to place said manufactured housing in a manufactured housing park. V. "Manufactured housing park owner" means the person holding title to the manufactured housing park to be sold. VI. "Family member" includes the owner's spouse, son, daughter, mother, father, brother, sister, grandson, granddaughter, stepchildren, stepgrand-children, or first cousins. VII. "Final unconditional offer" means a fully executed agreement for the sale of a manufactured housing park.
Section 205-A:1 of New Hampshire's manufactured housing chapter establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout the statute. It draws a clear boundary around what counts as 'manufactured housing'—essentially prefabricated dwellings built for permanent residential use and designed to be transported on wheels—while explicitly excluding campers and recreational vehicles. A 'manufactured housing park' is defined as land under common ownership set up to host two or more such homes, and key roles like 'tenant,' 'park owner,' and 'family member' are given specific meanings that apply throughout the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured housing parks in New Hampshire should be aware that Section 205-A:1 sets the precise definitions that govern their obligations under the entire chapter. A compliant park owner understands that the statutory definition of 'tenant' covers anyone who owns or occupies a manufactured home and pays rent or other consideration to place it in the park—not just traditional renters. Knowing how terms like 'family member' and 'final unconditional offer' are defined under this section helps park owners apply the chapter's rules correctly, particularly in sale or transfer situations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 205-A:1 establishes who qualifies as a 'tenant' under New Hampshire's manufactured housing chapter: a person who owns or occupies a manufactured home and pays rent or consideration to situate it in a park. Understanding this definition matters because the protections and procedures in Chapter 205-A apply only to those who meet it. Tenants who believe they fall within this definition and have concerns about their rights may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full chapter to understand what remedies and processes are available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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