This bill introduces a new provision to the existing law regarding eviction safeguards for residential tenants who experience a disruption in their Social Security benefits. Specifically, it amends RSA 540:3 by adding a new paragraph (I-a), which grants tenants a 90-day grace period to address missed rent payments resulting from an unexpected halt in their monthly Social Security payments. This grace period allows tenants time to seek alternative housing or secure other funding sources without the immediate threat of eviction.

The bill does not include any deletions from current law but focuses solely on the insertion of the new paragraph to provide additional protections for vulnerable tenants. The effective date for this new provision is set for January 1, 2027, allowing time for implementation and awareness among affected parties.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 540:3
HB1171 text: 540:3