New Hampshire law provides special tax exemptions to municipality-owned real estate, which 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
You’ve probably heard real estate gurus talk about how you can generate lots of monthly passive income by renting out your investment property or primary home to tenants. However, they don’t often tell you about all the challenges landlords face when dealing with tenants. For instance, you must know how to screen tenant applicants properly and create lease agreements with … Read the rest
There is a common misconception that estate planning is only reserved for rich people with many valuable assets. The truth is that estate planning is appropriate for anyone with any number of assets, even minor ones with little to no monetary value.
Don’t wait until you’re old to create a last will and testament for your estate. We’d all like … Read the rest
A primary beneficiary must be named when you create a living trust, a retirement account, or take out a life insurance policy on yourself. This particular beneficiary is the first person entitled to receive your assets after you die. But if the primary beneficiary dies first or their whereabouts are unknown, your assets will transfer to the person you name … Read the rest
Ten Harris Road, LLC submitted a site plan application as a workforce housing project and requested a waiver of the 50 percent workforce housing requirement, but the planning board denied the waiver request concluding, among other things, that the provided financial information did not support it. Finding in favor of the applicant, the Housing Appeals Board vacated the planning board’s … Read the rest
Are you planning to leave the property of your estate to family members or friends after you die? If so, you’ll need to prepare a document called a “last will and testament” or “will” so you can leave different parts of your estate to the people you care about the most.
A will lets you specify who you want to … Read the rest
In 2015, Chichester Commons proposed to build a 24-unit elderly housing facility on approximately two acres and requested a waiver of the density requirement, which the planning board approved. After proposing a different project in 2018, in 2020, Chester Commons again proposed a 24-unit elderly housing facility and requested another density waiver request, which the planning board denied. The Housing … Read the rest
For New Hampshire and other states across the U.S., state law requires that people seek permission from local or federal agencies prior to the creation of either new or revamped structures. The permissions granted depend on the kind of construction one is seeking. They may vary from local approvals for planning and zoning (such as variances, building … Read the rest
When your child is preparing to go off to college, it’s important that they take with them certain personal records. If any legal issues come up at college, your student would be well-advised to contact a reputable lawyer for support and assistance. While it would be tremendously unfortunate, it’s also possible that your child could be involved in some kind … Read the rest
More than 90 million Americans have pets in their households, but the vast majority of these individuals don’t think to make any kind of allowances for what should become of their pets in the event of their demise. Comprehensive estate planning should include some kind of provisions for care of your pet when you pass on, so those decisions … Read the rest
On June 24, 2022, the governor enacted House Bill 1661 into law. The following is a summary of the key changes to the land use planning and zoning process:
RSA 673:3-a authorizes but does not require training for planning board and zoning board members. It does, however, require the office of … Read the rest
Estate planning is not a process that people go through very often. In fact, for most people, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime procedure. This accounts for why so many people make estate planning mistakes. It’s simply an unfamiliar process that you just don’t go through very often. To avoid making some of the same common mistakes that most people do, you should … Read the rest
In an opinion handed down July 21, 2022, the New Hampshire Supreme Court (the
“Court) clarified its position on the standard for which a planning board decision will be
considered final, and thus triggering the appellate review process.
In Stergiou v. City of Dover (Case No. 2021-0139), the Court reviewed an appeal of a
trial court order denying Defendant … Read the rest
A general estate plan often includes a trust. Its purpose is generally to provide for underage relatives who are unable to provide for their own care. It can include family pets as well. Sometimes it is also prepared as a guarantee that the preparer’s exact wishes for the distribution of assets are carried out fully and precisely. When a trust … Read the rest
Neighborhoods around the country are full of neighbors. Some of those neighbors are amazing. Others are almost non-existent because you barely see them. Then there are those neighbors who won’t get the neighbor-of-the-year award anytime soon. You know the neighbors we are talking about. The terrible neighbors who party all night, make too much noise, and even throw garbage onto … Read the rest
House Bill 481 authorizes a right-to-know ombudsman, whose office is administratively attached to the department of state, to assume the duties of the position on July 1, 2022. “The purpose of this act is to provide the public with a simpler, less expensive, and faster alternative process to resolve complaints under RSA 91-A” (Access to Governmental Records and Meetings), … Read the rest
Airbnbs continue to grow in popularity. This isn’t surprising since travelers want their own space while away from home. While you can simply reserve a room on Airbnb, the most popular option is reserving an entire house. And that is what the majority of travelers do when reserving an Airbnb in New Hampshire for vacation.
If you have been … Read the rest
For years, the courtroom has been a place where paper and actual photographs have been key for providing evidence. Technology hasn’t been as prominent in court proceedings as it maybe should be. Especially since technology has grown in leaps and bounds over the last couple of decades. But the use of technology could be changing significantly in the courtroom in … Read the rest
In a June 15, 2022, Order, the Honorable David A. Anderson, penned a detailed analysis of New Hampshire’s summary judgment standards, ultimately ruling in the negative on Defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a land contract dispute.
The crux of the case centered around a purchase and sale agreement entered into by Plaintiff Fisher Cat Development, LLC, (“Plaintiff”) and Defendant … Read the rest
There are so many things we all need to take care of as we live our life. Work is always at the top of that list, because we have to pay our bills. Of course, that money is also used for vacations and so much more. With things getting so expensive, we are seeing many people choosing to DIY numerous … Read the rest
“A petition to quiet title quiets title as against the world with respect to the land at issue.” Porter v. Coco, 154 N.H. 353 (2006). Because human beings write title opinions, conclusions may differ. When they do, a person claiming an interest in real estate may ask the superior court to confirm to “the world” the existence of … Read the rest
When was the last time you pulled up your property tax card to read it? If you are like most people, you have never seen your property tax card. And yet, we guarantee you pay your property taxes on time every year. Well, this is the year to check out your property tax card and see what is on it. … Read the rest
Setting up a living trust may currently be the last thing on your mind. After all, you plan on living for a very long time. But no one can predict the future or what can happen in a blink of an eye. Living trusts are designed to protect your wishes and keep your family from experiencing a lengthy probate. So, … Read the rest
As a person who lives in the state of New Hampshire, you probably discover private roads while out driving. Every time you pass one of those roads, you might wonder why it is private. Or you might wonder what the difference is between a private road and any other road in the state. Well, today we are going to share … Read the rest
You probably think there should be a difference between private roads and easements. Right?? After all, an easement is a section of property that allows people other than the landowner to access another piece of property. A private road leads people to a home or at least a piece of property off of the main road. So, why is it … Read the rest
