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RSA 356-C:9 · Damages; Penalties
356-C:9 Damages; Penalties. –
Copy linkAn owner or his agent who violates any provision of this chapter shall be liable in a court of competent jurisdiction to any tenant injured by such violation in an amount equal to double the actual damages suffered; provided, however, if RSA 356-C:8 is violated, the owner or his agent shall be liable to such tenant in an amount equal to actual damages or $1,000, whichever is greater. A tenant which prevails in any action brought under this section shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
Copy linkAn action commenced under paragraph I by any member of the tenant household shall bar any other action under said paragraph by any other member of the household. Any damages awarded to the tenant household shall be distributed to the members thereof in equal proportions or as the court, in its sole discretion, may otherwise determine.
Copy linkA payment in good faith in settlement of any claim or action arising under paragraph I to any member of the tenant household shall bar any other claim or action thereunder by any other member of the household. Source. 1983, 398:1, eff. June 22, 1983.
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Source. 1983, 398:1, eff. June 22, 1983.
Source history
- 1983, 398:1, eff. June 22, 1983
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Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Section; Trade and Commerce; Protection of Tenants in Conversion of Rental Units; Residential Rental Application Fees. Amend RSA 356-C by inserting after section 11 the following new section: 356-C:12 Residential Rental Application Fees. I. A landlord or a landlord’s agent shall not charge an application fee to any individual in order to apply t