In the recent case of Town of Conway v. Kudrick, the New Hampshire Supreme Court grappled with a zoning ordinance question that has implications for property owners, municipalities, and the growing short-term rental (“STR”) market. The Court was asked to determine whether non-owner-occupied STRs are … Read the rest
The New Hampshire Supreme Court’s recent decision in Joy Street, LLC v. Town of Chesterfield provides valuable insights into the complex relationship between local zoning ordinances and state statutes in the context of land use regulations. This case offers a reminder of … Read the rest
When buying a new house, it is important to have a property survey done in addition to an inspection of the house. If you did not have a survey done when purchasing the house, you should make sure to have one done before making improvements or additions to the property. Additions such as sheds or fences can accidentally encroach upon … Read the rest
In Clearview Realty Ventures, LLC v. City of Laconia, the New Hampshire Supreme Court addressed the question of whether a commercial property owner is entitled to a prorated tax assessment based on the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated closure of certain non-essential … Read the rest
If you have been following the case of Pamela Smart, the former school employee convicted of conspiring with her teenage lover to murder her husband in 1990, you may have heard that her latest petition was denied by the New Hampshire Supreme Court. But what you may not know is that the … Read the rest
In the December 6, 2006, opinion of Shaff v. Leyland, the New Hampshire Supreme Court (the “Court”) took up an issue of first impression concerning the standing required to enforce restrictive covenants attached to land. 154 N.H. 495, 914 A.2d 1240 (N.H. 2006).
The facts surrounding this dispute first began in … Read the rest
Alfano Law Office would like to welcome Jason Curtis to the firm as an estate planning and probate attorney. Jason focuses his practice only on estate planning and probate. He is a member of WealthCounsel, a well-known national estate planning organization of over 4,000 attorneys. WealthCounsel membership brings with it the sharing of collective knowledge and cutting-edge estate planning … Read the rest
In addition to federal taxes, states impose additional state and local taxes (SALT). Since New Hampshire does not have traditional income or sales taxes, it uses SALT to generate revenue. Locally, New Hampshire taxes property and real estate, whereas on the state level, goods and services may be taxed (this includes things such as business income and sales and use).… Read the rest
In a January 18, 2023 opinion, the New Hampshire Supreme Court (the “Court”) affirmed an order rendered by the Housing Appeals Board (the “HAB”) vacating the Town of Amherst’s Planning Board’s (the “Board”) denial of a subdivision and site plan submitted by Migrela Realty Trust II … Read the rest
In a recent decision out of the Superior Court for the Northern District of Hillsborough (the “Court”), dueling motions for summary judgments submitted by Vermont Telephone Company, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) and FirstLight Fiber, Inc. (“Defendant”) were denied.
The conflict between Plaintiff and Defendant goes all the … Read the rest
