Are there any laws governing the use of rental applications?

Yes, New Hampshire has laws governing the use of rental applications. The New Hampshire Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (RSA 540-A) states that landlords must provide prospective tenants with a written rental application that includes the tenant’s name, address, Social Security number, and the amount of rent due. The application must also disclose any terms of the lease such as the length of the rental period and the amount and frequency of rent payments. The Act also states that landlords must provide any associated forms related to the rental agreement, such as a credit application, prior to signing the lease. Furthermore, landlords are not allowed to require tenants to pay any fee associated with a rental application. Additionally, the Act also states that landlords must use the information provided in a rental application to make an effort to verify the accuracy of the information before signing a lease. This includes contacting former landlords to confirm tenant rental history. Finally, the Act also states that landlords must keep rental applications on file for a period of three years after receiving them.

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