Real Estate Law New Hampshire
Challenging NH Board of Tax and Land Appeals (BTLA) Valuation Decisions
When a New Hampshire municipality denies your initial property tax abatement request, the fight is not over. Taxpayers have the right to escalate the dispute to a state-level autho...
How HOA Liens Work in New Hampshire and How to Remove Them
Falling behind on your Homeowners Association (HOA) or condominium dues can quickly escalate into a serious legal problem. In New Hampshire, HOAs possess significant power to colle...
How to Protect or Recover Your Earnest Money Deposit in a New Hampshire Real Estate Purchase
What is an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)?When you make an offer on a house in New Hampshire, words are not enough. Sellers expect you to put 'skin in the game' by submitting an Earn...
Claiming Adverse Possession in New Hampshire: The 20-Year Continuous Use Rule Explained
Property boundaries in New Hampshire are usually set in stone, or at least on a surveyor's map. However, if someone has been openly using a piece of your land for decades without y...
Defending Against Municipal Property Tax Deeding and Foreclosures in New Hampshire
Mortgage Foreclosures vs. Tax Foreclosures in NHIn New Hampshire, owing money to a bank for your mortgage and owing money to your local town for property taxes are two entirely di...
Can a Commercial Landlord Unreasonably Refuse a Sublease in New Hampshire?
The Reality of Subleasing in New Hampshire Commercial Real EstateBusiness needs change rapidly. You might outgrow your space in Dover, need to downsize in Keene, or decide to sell...
Transferring Current Use Land to a Family Trust in New Hampshire: Exemptions and Rules
New Hampshire's Current Use taxation program provides a significant property tax reduction for landowners who keep their property as open space, agriculture, or forest land. Howeve...
How Much Does a Quiet Title Action Cost and How Long Does It Take in New Hampshire?
Property owners in New Hampshire often discover defects in their title when trying to sell a home, refinance a mortgage, or establish clear boundary lines with a hostile neighbor....
Resolving Inherited Property Title Defects: Quiet Title Actions for Multi-Generational Family Cabins in New Hampshire
New Hampshire is famous for its beautiful lakes, dense forests, and scenic mountain ranges. For generations, families have passed down rustic cabins, lake houses, and 'camps' to th...
Structuring a Seller-Financed Residential Home Sale in New Hampshire
When elevated bank interest rates, self-employment income rules, or seasonal property traits prevent a qualified buyer from obtaining a conventional bank loan in New Hampshire, sel...
Limiting Personal Liability: Negotiating Good Guy Guarantees in New Hampshire Commercial Leases
Understanding Personal Liability in New Hampshire LeasesSigning a commercial lease in cities like Manchester, Nashua, or Concord is a massive milestone for any business. However,...
Restricted vs. Non-Restricted Rental Properties in New Hampshire: Eviction Rule Differences
Landlords in New Hampshire often face a harsh reality check when they attempt to evict a tenant or end a lease, only to discover their property falls under the state's "restricted"...
Enforcing Snow Removal Liabilities in New Hampshire Condos
New Hampshire winters are notoriously harsh, bringing heavy snowfall, rapid freezing, and dangerous ice dams. For residents living in condominiums and Homeowners Associations (HOAs...
Who Pays for Water Damage from Burst Pipes in a New Hampshire Condo?
Waking up during a sub-zero January freeze in Manchester, Nashua, or Portsmouth to find water pouring through your ceiling can trigger an immediate financial standoff with your con...
Service Dogs, ESAs, and Pet Deposits: What New Hampshire Landlords Can Legally Restrict
Navigating the rules around pets, Service Dogs, and Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) is one of the most common legal headaches for landlords in New Hampshire. While a landlord has...
Who Pays What? A Breakdown of Residential Closing Costs and Transfer Taxes in New Hampshire
Sitting down at a settlement table in Manchester, Nashua, or Portsmouth without auditing your final Closing Disclosure can result in thousands of dollars in unexpected cash-to-clos...
The Legal Checklist for Selling a Home For Sale By Owner (FSBO) in New Hampshire
The FSBO Legal Landscape in New HampshireIn a hot real estate market, many homeowners in New Hampshire choose to sell their properties without hiring a real estate agent. Known as...
New Hampshire Residential Seller Disclosure Laws: What You Must Reveal Before Closing
Understanding New Hampshire's Disclosure StatutesSelling a house in New Hampshire involves more than just handing over the keys. While New Hampshire is historically known as a 'bu...
Stopping Foreclosure in New Hampshire Using Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
How Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Stops Foreclosures in NHWhen you are falling behind on your mortgage and the 45-day notice of sale has arrived in your mailbox, it can feel like you are...
Buying a House with an Unmarried Partner in New Hampshire: Titling and Legal Protections
Unlike married spouses whose real estate is subject to equitable distribution in family court under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 458:16-a, unmarried partners purchasing a home in Manches...
Suing a Title Insurance Company for Denied Claims in New Hampshire: A Guide for Property Owners
When you purchase a home or a commercial property in Manchester, Concord, or Portsmouth, you rely on a title insurance policy to protect your massive financial investment. You trus...
Spite Fences and Boundary Line Walls: Navigating New Hampshire Nuisance Laws
We all value privacy in our backyards, but sometimes a neighbor crosses the line. If a neighbor in New Hampshire builds an incredibly tall, ugly, and unnecessary fence right on you...
FHA Protections for Emotional Support Animals in No-Pet New Hampshire HOAs
Receiving a cease-and-desist letter or a $50-per-day fine notice from your condominium board in Manchester, Nashua, or Portsmouth because your animal violates a recorded no-pet cov...
Crucial Contingencies to Include in a New Hampshire Purchase and Sale Agreement
Before wiring an earnest money deposit to an escrow agent for a colonial in Bedford, a historic triple-decker in Manchester, or a coastal cottage in Portsmouth, buyers must recogni...