With the critically low vacancy rate in NH, any loss of housing creates a much greater threat of a period of homelessness after eviction, as renters will not be able to find housing with the 60 days notice (the financial burden of this loss of housing then falls on municipalities and taxpayers).
“Landlords will be unintentionally provided the power of coercion and intimidation by an increased power imbalance dynamic, with the basic human need of housing being used as leverage towards tenants.” Todd Marsh, President, NH Local Welfare Administrators Association
Tenants will face the threat of deteriorating housing conditions for fear of a request for repairs leading to an unjust eviction.
Since 1985, tenants have been protected from discrimination under the NH law that has required landlords to have “good cause” to evict. HB 60 will eliminate this protection.
HB 60 will increase the impact of the housing crisis, especially on vulnerable populations like the elderly (physically unable to pick up and move on short notice), families with school aged children (high possibility of having to move out of the school district), and individuals with physical and developmental disabilities (a population needing to stay close to supports).
Your NH neighbors need your voice!
Governor Ayotte has to sign or veto this bill by Wednesday, July 2nd. Act today and tell her HB 60 is wrong for NH.
