1 The Homestead Right; Exemption. Amend RSA 480:4 to read as follows:

480:4 Exemption.

I. The homestead right is exempt from attachment during its continuance from levy or sale on execution, and from liability to be encumbered or taken for the payment of debts, except in the following cases:

I. (a) In the collection of taxes, which have been found only after a jury trial and deliberation held pursuant to Part I, Article 20 of the New Hampshire constitution;

II. (b) In the enforcement of liens of mechanics and others for debts created in the construction, repair or improvement of the homestead;

III. (c) In the enforcement of mortgages which are made a charge thereon according to law;

IV. (d) In the enforcement of liens filed by homeowner associations or by condominium associations under RSA 356-B, for unpaid assessments against the homestead, including collection costs; and

V. (e) In the levy of executions as provided in this chapter.

II. The failure or omission of the municipality to send notice of the homestead exemption required by RSA 529:20-a, by certified mail to any person who resides or appears to reside on real estate that is to be sold as the result of having been taken by execution, shall double the exemption payable to that person before any taking is made by the municipality. Further, the sheriff or auctioneer must have the reservation of such additional amount shown in all promotions of such auction sale.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

1 The Homestead Right; Exemption. Amend RSA 480:4 to read as follows:

480:4 Exemption.

I. The homestead right is exempt from attachment during its continuance from levy or sale on execution, and from liability to be encumbered or taken for the payment of debts, except in the following cases:

(a) In the collection of taxes, which have been found only after a jury trial and deliberation held pursuant to Part I, Article 20 of the New Hampshire constitution;

(b) In the enforcement of liens of mechanics and others for debts created in the construction, repair or improvement of the homestead;

(c) In the enforcement of mortgages which are made a charge thereon according to law;

(d) In the enforcement of liens filed by homeowner associations or by condominium associations under RSA 356-B, for unpaid assessments against the homestead, including collection costs; and

(e) In the levy of executions as provided in this chapter.

II. The failure or omission of the municipality to send notice of the homestead exemption required by RSA 529:20-a, by certified mail to any person who resides or appears to reside on real estate that is to be sold as the result of having been taken by execution, shall double the exemption payable to that person before any taking is made by the municipality. Further, the sheriff or auctioneer must have the reservation of such additional amount shown in all promotions of such auction sale.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.