HB1112 Relative to snow removal responsibilities in lease agreements.
Relative to snow removal responsibilities in lease agreements.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Clear snow removal rules prevent costly slip-and-fall liability disputes and ensure tenants know what they are responsible for before signing a lease.
Your Community
Safer walkways and driveways during winter months, with clear accountability preventing the neglect that leads to icy, dangerous conditions.
Your Freedom
Adds regulatory clarity to lease agreements, which both protects and constrains landlords and tenants.
Status
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
Sponsor
Lily Foss (D)
The Short Version
Would clarify snow removal responsibilities in residential lease agreements. In NH's harsh winters, unclear snow removal obligations between landlords and tenants can create safety hazards and legal disputes.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Renters (clear expectations)
- ▲ Landlords (reduced liability disputes)
- ▲ Winter safety
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Whichever party is newly assigned snow removal responsibility
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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