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189:1 New Subparagraph; Actions Against Tenants; Definition of Tenancy; Caregiver. Amend RSA 540:1-a, IV by inserting after subparagraph (g) the following new subparagraph:
(h) Occupancies in which the occupant is hired to provide care or assistance for a person with disabilities. In such cases, if the person with disabilities or his or her legal guardian no longer wishes the assistance of the caregiver, he or she may order the caregiver to vacate the premises without legal process required as a tenant under this chapter, provided:
(1) There is a written agreement specifying that care or assistance authorizes summary ejection of the caregiver; and
(2) The caregiver is given written notice directing him or her to vacate the premises in not less than 72 hours; and
(3) If the agreement between the parties provides for compensation for the care provider beyond free housing, prior to the time the caregiver vacates the premises, the person with disabilities or the legal guardian pays the caregiver any money due under the agreement for services rendered.
189:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Approved: June 08, 2018
Effective Date: August 07, 2018
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189:1 New Subparagraph; Actions Against Tenants; Definition of Tenancy; Caregiver. Amend RSA 540:1-a, IV by inserting after subparagraph (g) the following new subparagraph:
(h) Occupancies in which the occupant is hired to provide care or assistance for a person with disabilities. In such cases, if the person with disabilities or his or her legal guardian no longer wishes the assistance of the caregiver, he or she may order the caregiver to vacate the premises without legal process required as a tenant under this chapter, provided:
(1) There is a written agreement specifying that care or assistance authorizes summary ejection of the caregiver; and
(2) The caregiver is given written notice directing him or her to vacate the premises in not less than 72 hours; and
(3) If the agreement between the parties provides for compensation for the care provider beyond free housing, prior to the time the caregiver vacates the premises, the person with disabilities or the legal guardian pays the caregiver any money due under the agreement for services rendered.
189:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Approved: June 08, 2018
Effective Date: August 07, 2018