N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C: § 356-C:2

Applicability.

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effective 10/20/2026New HampshireCondo Conversion

Operative Text

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C: § 356-C:2
I. This chapter shall apply to the conversion of all residential real property in the state of New Hampshire except:
(a) The conversion of any building, building complex or manufactured housing park having 10 or fewer than 10 dwelling units; provided, however, that, if the conversion of a building, building complex or manufactured housing park having more than 10 dwelling units is conducted in stages of 10 or fewer than 10 units at any time, this chapter shall be applicable to any such conversion;
(b) The conversion of any nursing home, dormitory, boarding house, motel, hotel, dwelling unit normally occupied by transient persons for periods of 3 months or less or dwelling unit occupied on a seasonal basis for fewer than 6 months of the year;
(c) The conversion of any dwelling unit which is individually owned but has been rented.
II. This chapter shall not apply to a conversion which has been registered under RSA 356-A or 356-B prior to June 22, 1983, or, if registration was not required, if either condominium instruments had been recorded in the registry of deeds in accordance with RSA 356-B:7 prior to June 22, 1983, or if a formal offering of sale to prospective buyers had been made prior to June 22, 1983. This chapter shall apply to a conversion with respect to which an application for registration had been filed in proper form under RSA 356-A or 356-B, but for which registration had not been granted, prior to June 22, 1983, to the extent provided in RSA 356-C:3, II; 356-C:5; 356-C:8 and 356-C:9.
III. A conversion subject to this chapter shall be registered under RSA 356-A or 356-B, as appropriate, notwithstanding any exemption to the contrary contained in those chapters, unless the conversion is exempted by action of the attorney general pursuant to RSA 356-A or 356-B.
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Plain English

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C:2 defines which residential property conversions in New Hampshire fall under Chapter 356-C's tenant-protection rules. The chapter generally applies to conversions of residential real property statewide, but carves out smaller properties of ten or fewer units, certain transient or seasonal housing types, and individually owned units that were rented out. Conversions that were already registered or formally offered for sale before June 22, 1983 are also excluded, though some partially processed applications from that era remain subject to select provisions of the chapter.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers planning a residential conversion in New Hampshire should first determine whether their project falls within the scope of § 356-C:2 before assuming Chapter 356-C's obligations apply. Compliant operators typically assess the total unit count of their building or complex carefully, since the statute specifically addresses staged conversions designed to stay at or below the ten-unit threshold — those arrangements are still covered. Operators whose projects do fall under § 356-C:2 are also generally expected to register the conversion under RSA 356-A or 356-B, unless the attorney general has granted a specific exemption under those chapters.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Tenants living in a residential building being converted to condominium or other ownership form in New Hampshire may have protections under Chapter 356-C, depending on whether their building meets the applicability criteria set out in § 356-C:2. If the building has more than ten units — or if a landlord appears to be staging a larger conversion in smaller increments — the chapter's protections may still apply, and tenants can look to the full text of Chapter 356-C to understand what rights and notice requirements are triggered. Tenants who believe a conversion is being conducted in a way that sidesteps § 356-C:2's coverage may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with New Hampshire housing law.

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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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-A
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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-B:7
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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C:6
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C:9
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C:3
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C:6
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C:3
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C:3
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C:3
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C:6
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C:3
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 356-C:8

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§ 5-4-1-2
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