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1 New Section; Registry of Rents. Amend RSA 478 by inserting after section 17-j the following new section:
478:17-k Registry of Rents.
I. The register of deeds shall create a registry for properties leased within the county that details:
(a) The monthly rent charged for the property.
(b) The specifications of each property, including square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, location, and any other relevant amenities.
II. Landlords, as defined by RSA 540-A:1, I, who own property within the county shall submit to the register of deeds annually by December 31:
(a) A list recording the information in paragraph I.
(b) A signed and notarized affidavit attesting that the landlord has not used any algorithm or software to make the determination of what rate to set, in compliance with RSA 540-A:3, X.
III. If the landlord changes the rent, he or she shall have 30 days to notify the register of deeds of the change in rent.
IV. Such registry shall be made available to the public.
2 New Paragraph; Prohibited Practices; Landlord and Tenant; Certain Specific Acts Prohibited. Amend RSA 540-A:3 by inserting after paragraph IX the following new paragraph:
X. No landlord shall use any algorithm or software to make the determination of what rate to set in any rental unit.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 New Section; Registry of Rents. Amend RSA 478 by inserting after section 17-j the following new section:
478:17-k Registry of Rents.
I. The register of deeds shall create a registry for properties leased within the county that details:
(a) The monthly rent charged for the property.
(b) The specifications of each property, including square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, location, and any other relevant amenities.
II. Landlords, as defined by RSA 540-A:1, I, who own property within the county shall submit to the register of deeds annually by December 31:
(a) A list recording the information in paragraph I.
(b) A signed and notarized affidavit attesting that the landlord has not used any algorithm or software to make the determination of what rate to set, in compliance with RSA 540-A:3, X.
III. If the landlord changes the rent, he or she shall have 30 days to notify the register of deeds of the change in rent.
IV. Such registry shall be made available to the public.
2 New Paragraph; Prohibited Practices; Landlord and Tenant; Certain Specific Acts Prohibited. Amend RSA 540-A:3 by inserting after paragraph IX the following new paragraph:
X. No landlord shall use any algorithm or software to make the determination of what rate to set in any rental unit.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.