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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540: § 540:21

Repealed by 1995, 277:26, III, eff. Aug. 19, 1995.

Repealed
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Operative Text

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540: § 540:21
Repealed by 1995, 277:26, III, eff. Aug. 19, 1995.
Source: Legislative text reproduced verbatim
Plain English

Section 540:21 of New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:21) was formally repealed by legislative action in 1995 and has carried no legal force since August 19, 1995. The provision no longer creates any rights, obligations, or prohibitions for any party. Any rules that once existed under this section are no longer operative under New Hampshire law.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers in New Hampshire should be aware that N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:21 was repealed effective August 19, 1995, and no longer imposes any requirements or restrictions. Compliant operators do not need to take any action based on this section, as it has been void for decades. Reviewing current, active sections of N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540 is the appropriate way to understand present landlord-tenant obligations under New Hampshire law.

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

For Tenants

Tenants in New Hampshire should know that N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:21 was repealed in 1995 and no longer provides any enforceable rights or protections. This section cannot be raised as a defense or basis for a complaint, as it has had no legal effect since August 19, 1995. Tenants seeking guidance on current rights under New Hampshire landlord-tenant law may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the active provisions of N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:14
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:4
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:5
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:13-d
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:13-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:1-b
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:3
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:11-b
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:13-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:5
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:1-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:20
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:13-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:1-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:5
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:14
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:9
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540:3
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 540

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