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NH HB558: Creating a public county registry of the monthly rent charged by landlords for each owned unit and prohibiting landlords from using algorithms or sof… Verified

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Creating a public county registry of the monthly rent charged by landlords for each owned unit and prohibiting landlords from using algorithms or software to determine rental rates.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a public registry of rental rates and bans landlords from using algorithms to set these rates.

Business Impact

If you are a landlord in New Hampshire, you must submit rental information annually and avoid using algorithms for pricing by December 31 each year.

State
New Hampshire
Bill Number
HB558
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Comprehensive
Effective Date
Feb 10, 2025
Last Action
Mar 20, 2025
Last Verified
May 19, 2026
Data Updated
May 19, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Real Estate Property Management Technology Housing

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What This Means

House Bill 558 aims to create a public registry of rental rates in New Hampshire while prohibiting landlords from using algorithms to set these rates. This legislation impacts landlords who must comply with new reporting requirements and ensure their pricing methods are transparent.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/20/2025 House Journal 9 P. 55

Bill Sponsors

Name Role District
Sponsor HD-21-HIL
Sponsor HD-34-HIL
Sponsor HD-10-ROC
Sponsor HD-04-CHE
Sponsor HD-25-HIL

Compliance Checklist

Submit annual rental information and affidavit
Who: Landlords
Deadline: By December 31 each year
Penalty: Unspecified penalties for non-compliance
Notify register of deeds of any rent changes
Who: Landlords
Deadline: Within 30 days of change
Penalty: Unspecified penalties for non-compliance

Full Legal Analysis

House Bill 558 introduces significant changes to rental practices in New Hampshire by mandating the creation of a public registry that details monthly rents charged by landlords. Landlords are required to submit specific property information, including rent amounts and property specifications, to the register of deeds by December 31 each year. Additionally, they must provide a signed affidavit confirming that they have not used any algorithms or software to determine rental rates, thereby promoting transparency and accountability in rental pricing. This legislation aims to protect tenants from potentially discriminatory pricing practices.

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