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1 New Section; Landlord and Tenant; Snow and Ice Removal. Amend RSA 540-A by inserting after section 3-a the following new section:
540-A:3-b Snow and Ice Removal in Residential Tenancies.
I. In a residential tenancy, responsibility for snow and ice removal shall be explicitly stated in the written lease.
II. Unless otherwise assigned in the lease, responsibility for maintaining safe access to and clearing snow and ice from common areas, including driveways, walkways, and entryways used by multiple tenants, shall rest with the property owner or landlord.
III. The landlord and tenant may agree in writing that the tenant shall perform snow and ice removal for specific areas, provided the agreement is express, voluntary, and included in the lease.
IV. Nothing in this section shall affect any local ordinance imposing additional duties on property owners or occupants regarding public sidewalks or rights of way.
2 Applicability. This act shall apply to all residential leases entered into or renewed on or after the effective date of this section.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.
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1 New Section; Landlord and Tenant; Snow and Ice Removal. Amend RSA 540-A by inserting after section 3-a the following new section:
540-A:3-b Snow and Ice Removal in Residential Tenancies.
I. In a residential tenancy, responsibility for snow and ice removal shall be explicitly stated in the written lease.
II. Unless otherwise assigned in the lease, responsibility for maintaining safe access to and clearing snow and ice from common areas, including driveways, walkways, and entryways used by multiple tenants, shall rest with the property owner or landlord.
III. The landlord and tenant may agree in writing that the tenant shall perform snow and ice removal for specific areas, provided the agreement is express, voluntary, and included in the lease.
IV. Nothing in this section shall affect any local ordinance imposing additional duties on property owners or occupants regarding public sidewalks or rights of way.
2 Applicability. This act shall apply to all residential leases entered into or renewed on or after the effective date of this section.
3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.