New Hampshire HB 1112: relative to snow removal responsibilities in lease agreements.

Bill Text

CHAPTER 213
HB 1112 - FINAL VERSION
11Mar2026... 0964h
2026 SESSION
26-2630
06/09
HOUSE BILL 1112
AN ACT relative to snow removal responsibilities in lease agreements.
SPONSORS: Rep. Foss, Hills. 41; Rep. Hegner, Hills. 41; Rep. J. Sullivan, Graf. 2; Rep. W.
Thomas, Hills. 12; Rep. Wade, Straf. 15
COMMITTEE: Housing
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill, with respect to tenancies, establishes the responsibility for the removal of snow and ice in
certain scenarios.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

CHAPTER 213
HB 1112 - FINAL VERSION
11Mar2026... 0964h 26-2630
06/09
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six
AN ACT relative to snow removal responsibilities in lease agreements.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
213:1 New Section; Lease Provisions; Snow and Ice Removal. Amend RSA 540 by inserting after
section 28 the following new section:
540:28-a Snow and Ice Removal in Tenancies.
I. The landlord and tenant may agree that either the landlord or the tenant, or any combination
thereof, shall be responsible for performing snow and ice removal from, and maintaining safe access to,
specific areas of the rental property.
II. Unless otherwise agreed, the responsibility shall rest with the landlord of restricted property for
clearing snow and ice from, and maintaining safe access to, on-site common areas used by tenants of
more than one rental unit, including but not limited to, driveways, walkways, stairs and entryways. Unless
otherwise agreed, the responsibility for clearing snow and ice from, and maintaining safe access to,
private areas, including but not limited to, walkways, stairs, and entryways intended for exclusive use of
one rental unit, shall rest with the tenants who have such exclusive use.
III. Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter snow and ice removal responsibilities for
areas owned, maintained, or governed by a condominium association, cooperative, homeowners’
association, manufactured housing park, or similar entity in which there is a mixture of private and
common ownership, and pursuant to recorded instruments, bylaws, park rules, or other governing
documents.
213:2 Applicability. This act shall apply to all tenancies entered into or renewed on or after the
effective date of this act.
213:3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect July 1, 2027.
Approved: July 02, 2026
Effective Date: July 01, 2027
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