<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by grooviestmom:
I am renting a home that is up for sale. The landlord wants me to sign a paper saying that we will allow her, and any other relators interested in the property, access to the home, with only 2 hours notice. I don't think 2 hours is enough time. I have 2 small kids and getting the house ready for "showings" and getting my kids out in 2 hours is next to impossible. Is there a law that states they must give 24 hours notice? I would even settle for 12 at this point.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
My response:
No, 2 hours is completely ludicrous. The amount of time must be "reasonable" under New Hampshire law.
The following is the law in your neck of the woods. It is, however, not nearly as complete or detailed as it should be, like the similar laws in California are. But, you live with where you live. Therefore, without further ado, here's New Hampshire law on the subject (in pertinent part):
In pertinent part: New Hampshire Codes say -
SECTION 540-A:3
§ 540-A:3 Certain Specific Acts Prohibited. -
I. ...
II. ...
III. ...
IV. No landlord shall willfully enter into the premises of the tenant without prior consent, other than to make emergency repairs.
V. No tenant shall willfully refuse the landlord access to the premises to make necessary repairs at a reasonable time after notice which is adequate under the circumstances.
Good luck.
IAAL
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