What is a contract of adhesion?

A contract of adhesion is a type of contract created by one party, typically a business, that the other party must agree to in order to access services or make purchases. In New Hampshire, this type of contract may be used in business-customer relationships, landlord-tenant agreements, or insurance policies. These contracts are usually written by the stronger party, often in an overly complicated manner, and they provide them with more protection than the weaker party. An example of a contract of adhesion in New Hampshire could be an agreement between a landlord and a tenant. The landlord creates the contract with terms and conditions that the tenant must agree to in order to rent the property. The tenant has no choice but to accept the contract as is, because it is written by the landlord. The tenant may not be able to negotiate for different terms and conditions due to the imbalance of power between them and the landlord. In order to make sure that a contract of adhesion is fair in New Hampshire, the courts may interpret the terms of the contract. This means that if the contract is found to have an unreasonable clause, the court may modify or strike it from the agreement. This can help protect the weaker party and ensure that the contract is being used fairly.

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