Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Hampshire

I just learned that Nonrefundable monthly pet fees are illegal in NH (our security deposit matched our first months rent, and we are being charged $25 a month for our cat) can I ask for that money back? It IS in our lease that I signed.


Asked on 5/11/16, 7:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

John Skinner, III Associated Attorneys of New England

Pet Deposits may be illegal if they cause the deposit to exceed one month's rent. Pet RENT, however, is permissible.

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Answered on 5/12/16, 5:18 am


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