In a recent opinion handed down by the Superior Court for the Northern District of Hillsborough (the “Court”), Plaintiffs Grace Costa and Michael McCann (Plaintiffs) found themselves on the wrong side of a forum selection clause.
The case in controversy originated from a … Read the rest
The Department of Environmental Services did something it hasn’t done in more than 25 years by making massive updates and alterations to the rules and regulations governing New Hampshire wetlands.
Some of the most notable updates have been made to the quality standards of surface water and shorelines. These are statutory updates involving modernized and scientific advancements to accommodate the … Read the rest
Homestead is a property tax exemption term referring to a homeowner who occupies their own primary residence. When someone claims a homestead tax exemption on the property they own and occupy, they are entitled to receive up to a $120,000 exemption on the tax-assessed value of their property. Married couples who own and occupy the same residence can receive an … Read the rest
New Hampshire law doesn’t consider the occupants of extended-stay hotel rooms as tenants. If extended-stay hotel customers were considered tenants under New Hampshire law, they would be entitled to statutory protections preventing them from being forcibly removed. These protections are not offered to hotel guests because they are considered customers.
The New Hampshire Supreme Court addressed this controversy in the … Read the rest
New Hampshire law provides special tax exemptions to municipality-owned real estate. This means the municipalities are not required to pay state real estate taxes on their properties. However, the municipalities are not exempt from paying taxes if non-exempt parties occupy or use their properties as part of a lease or tax agreement.
Is a non-exempt party allowed to sublicense … Read the rest
