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Housing Laws

Can I end my lease early if I am a victim of abuse?

You can end (terminate) your lease without penalty if you or a member of your household:

  1. has been the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking within the past 150 days that you lived in the home; or
  2. are afraid for your safety because a new event has occurred within the past 150 days that, in combination with the prior domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, causes fear.1 

1 N.H. Rev. Stat § 540:11-b(I)(a)-(b)

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