# N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:1: 540-A:1 Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540-A_S1

## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:1
- **Heading:** 540-A:1 Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NH Code / Title LV / Chapter 540-A / Section 1

## Text

As used in this subdivision: I. "Landlord" means an owner, lessor or agent thereof who rents or leases residential premises including manufactured housing or space in a manufactured housing park to another person. II. "Tenant" means a person to whom a landlord rents or leases residential premises, including manufactured housing or a space in a manufactured housing park. (a) "Subtenant" means a person to whom a tenant rents or leases residential premises, including manufactured housing or a space in a manufactured housing park, if the tenant has authorization from the landlord to sublet. (b) "Implied tenant" means a person who occupies a dwelling unit with: (1) The knowledge and consent of the lawful tenant; and (2) The knowledge and consent of the landlord, but without a signed lease or rental agreement. II-a. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the arrest and prosecution of a person or persons, pursuant to RSA 635:1 or RSA 635:2. III. "Premises" means the part of the landlord's property to which the tenant is entitled exclusive access for living or storage as a result of the rental or lease agreement. IV. "Non-rental owner" means an owner or owner's agent who does not rent or lease their property to others.

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:1 540-A:1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540-A_S1.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:2 540-A:2 General Prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540-A_S2.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:3 540-A:3 Certain Specific Acts Prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540-A_S3.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:3-a 540-A:3-a Testing for Presence of Lead in Drinking Water.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540-A_S3-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:4 540-A:4 Remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540-A_S4.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:5 540-A:5 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540-A_S5.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:6 540-A:6 Procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540-A_S6.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:7 540-A:7 Return of Security Deposit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540-A_S7.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 540-A:8 540-A:8 Remedies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TLV_C540-A_S8.md)

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