As of April 13, 2020, the NH state of emergency will be in place until May 4, 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can NH tenants be evicted during the NH state of emergency (SOE)?
- Can NH homeowners lose their homes during this state of emergency?
- What is the difference between “forbearance” and “forgiveness”?
- Can I put off paying my rent until after the emergency even if I still have a paycheck?
- What do I need to do/provide to get forbearance for my rent during the emergency?
- How soon after the emergency is over will I have to pay my back rent?
- Will there be any financial help available if I can’t afford to pay my back rent?
- Am I still protected even if my landlord was trying to evict me before the emergency order?
- Besides rent, what about other essential services such as water, heat, and electricity?
- Can my landlord raise my rent during this emergency?
- I’ve heard that there is an emergency order about people living in hotels, motels, B&Bs, inns, and short-term rentals. If I live in one of these situations, will they make me move?
- Where can I ask for financial help if I need it?