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Unlawful eviction -- due to animals

I am researching the above mentioned subject for an employee of mine. She feels she has been wrongfully evicted and is interested in self representation in a NH court to file suit against the landlord of her condo due to being asked to vacate because of a complaint received regarding her dogs barking. She has 2 well behaved dogs, lived there for 6 years and has asked all her neighbors if they have ever presented a "noise problem" and have found no one to say they have. She would like to know which statute applies and where to look up similar cases (NH court cases, preferably). I have researched RSA 540 but find it to be so broad that it really isn't applicable. Am I missing something? Thank you.


Asked on 10/07/00, 4:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roy Weddleton Granite Law

Re: Unlawful eviction -- due to animals

If the person is a renter then RSA 540 is most likely the applicable statute combined with your lease and/or condominium documents. Not clear if person is a renter or condo owner.

If a renter and they try to evict, they must give a reason and you can contest the eviction in court. The burden is on the landlord to prove that you are in violation of the lease subjectingyou to eviction.

You might want to contact the Franklin Pierce Law School Civil Clinic 228-1541 if you cannot afford legal help.

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Answered on 11/06/00, 8:54 am


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