NH Landlord Legislative planning meeting Monday 9/17/12 at 2pm

From: Nick Norman, RPOA Director of Legislative Affairs

Howdee everyone,

It has been a while since I communicated with you. That’s because the legislative season of course settles way down over the summer. Most public legislative activity seems to happen from the first of the year through spring. I will continue to be in touch sparsely during the fall as more develops.

The most important thing to be considering right now is that due dates for proposing new legislation (for incumbents) are almost upon us. It is time to be proactive at proposing new legislation that is positive for property owners.

In that light, I am hosting a legislative planning meeting on Monday 9/17/12 from 2pm to about 4pm. Please send me your ideas for changes to NH real estate law that you would like to see. If you would like to attend our meeting and play at a more involved level please contact me at 603-432-5549 or email office@LandlordResourcesNetwork.com

Love & Light,
Nick Norman
RPOA Director of Legislative Affairs

In case you missed the first session!!

Understanding Bedbugs - Lunchbox Class

• Bed bugs are small, oval non-flying insects that feed by sucking blood from humans or animals.
• Bed bugs can live in any area of the home and can reside in tiny cracks in furniture as well as on textiles and upholstered furniture. They tend to be most common in areas where people sleep and generally concentrate in beds, including mattresses, box springs, and bed frames.
• Getting rid of bed bugs is not an easy process, and most cases of bed bug infestation will require treatment by a pest-control expert.

Learn about the basics of preventing an infestation and, if present, what must be done to eliminate them.

This class is presented by New England Health and Housing.

Location:
New England Health and Housing (Lead-edu)
251 Pine St
Manchester, NH 03103

Date & Time:
September 21st, 2012
12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM

Cost:
$30.00 (includes light lunch)

Thanks a lot!

 

Ben Kirkwood

251 Pine St.

Manchester, NH 03103

603 716-2901

603 203-6430 (cell)

K.Kirkwood Consulting, LLC

ben@kkirkwood.com

New England Health and Housing

Lead-Edu

www.lead-edu.info

Understanding Bedbugs - Lunchbox Class

Understanding Bedbugs - Lunchbox Class

Here is a short class that landlords might be interested in with the new bedbug legislation that is everywhere these days.  This is a very inexpensive ($30) and an informative 2 hour class, which also includes lunch. 

• Bed bugs are small, oval non-flying insects that feed by sucking blood from humans or animals.
• Bed bugs can live in any area of the home and can reside in tiny cracks in furniture as well as on textiles and upholstered furniture. They tend to be most common in areas where people sleep and generally concentrate in beds, including mattresses, box springs, and bed frames.
• Getting rid of bed bugs is not an easy process, and most cases of bed bug infestation will require treatment by a pest-control expert.

Learn about the basics of preventing an infestation and, if present, what must be done to eliminate them.

This class is presented by the Construction Institute of New Hampshire.

Location:
The Housing Center
Home Builders & Remodelers Association of New Hampshire
119 Airport Road
Concord, NH 03301

Date & Time:
September 7th, 2012
12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM

Cost:

$30.00 (includes light lunch)

Register online or by calling the HBRANH at 603-228-0351.

Cancellations for HBRANH events made 7 or more business days prior to the date of the event will receive full refund. If cancellation is made less than 7 business days in advance registrants will receive or be billed for 50% of the event fee. Registrants who fail to attend without prior notification are liable for the entire fee. Phone or email confirmations from registrants shall be deemed as firm regardless of receipt of payment.

Ben Kirkwood

251 Pine St.

Manchester, NH 03103

603 716-2901

K.Kirkwood Consulting, LLC

ben@kkirkwood.com

New England Health and Housing

Lead-Edu

www.lead-edu.info

Lead Paint Safety for Landlords

Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location/Venue	Home Builders & Remodelers Association of NH
Address	119 Airport Rd, Concord, NH 03301 [Map]
Registration Deadline	09/04/2012

Lead Paint Safety for Landlords Most people think lead paint is a thing of the past. Lead paint was used extensively, prior to 1978 when it was finally outlawed. The problem is that all that lead paint, which held up for so many decades has now begun to crack, peel, chip and flake, exposing extremely high levels of lead in many cases making lead paint, arguably, a bigger problem than ever. Lead paint dust is especially dangerous because it cannot be seen or detected in most cases, leaving small children particularly vulnerable since they tend to spend a great deal of time on or near the floors and windowsills. Landlords, plumbers, renovators, builders & remodelers of all kinds come in contact with this dangerous and toxic substance often on a regular basis during their normal work day any time paint is disturbed in a pre-1978 building or home. This course will teach you why lead paint is so dangerous and how to deal with it safely on the job, keeping both you and your tenants healthy and safe from its toxicity. Save yourself the complaints, headaches and possible lawsuits from tenants claiming they or their children became sick living in your property. Learn how to deal with lead paint safely and easily now! Cost: $100 (members) $135 (non-members) HBRANH Cancellation Policy Cancellations for HBRANH events made 7 or more business days prior to the date of the event will receive full refund. If cancellation is made less than 7 business days in advance registrants will receive or be billed for 50% of the event fee. Registrants who fail to attend without prior notification are liable for the entire fee. Phone or email confirmations from registrants shall be deemed as firm regardless of receipt of payment. No registrations will be allowed for individuals or companies with outstanding balances dueHBRANH. Instructor: Lead-Edu

Item Name	Description	Member Cost	Non-member Cost
Lead Paint Safety for Landlords		$100.00	$135.00

Ben Kirkwood

251 Pine St.

Manchester, NH 03103

207 459-0665

K.Kirkwood Consulting, LLC

ben@kkirkwood.com

New England Health and Housing

Lead-Edu

www.lead-edu.info

NH Healthy Homes Annual Conference

NH Healthy Homes Annual Conference

When: Monday, October 15, 2012

Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Where: Grappone Conference Ctr, Courtyard Marriott,

            70 Constitution Dr, Concord NH 03301

Cost: $40.00 per person

For More Information, contact

Nancy Kilbride

Events Your Way LLC

603-472-4893

eventsyourway@comcast.net

To Register online click below:

Register Now!

Dog Bite Victims May Get Second Bite at Compensation Through Landlords

Dog Bite Victims May Get Second Bite at Compensation Through Landlords

http://www.redorbit.com/news/general/1112660983/dog_bite_victims_may_get_second_bite_at_compensation_through/

July 21, 2012

Becker Law Office attorney discusses the impact of a recent Kentucky Supreme Court decision about situations in which a landlord may be held liable for an injury caused by a tenant's dog.

Louisville, KY (PRWEB) July 20, 2012

Dog bite victims injured on leased premises are no longer out of luck if the dog owner fails to carry renters insurance covering dog bite attacks, according to Kevin Renfro, attorney and managing partner for Becker Law Office. In the recently decided case of Benningfield v. Zinsmeister** (see citation at bottom of article), the Kentucky Supreme Court found that a landlord might be liable for damages if a tenant’s dog attacks. The question before the Court was whether a landlord who permits a tenant to keep a dog on leased premises can be deemed an “owner” of the tenant’s dog and, therefore, liable for damages if that dog causes injury to a third party.

Kentucky dog bite law (KRS Chapter 258) imposes strict liability on dog owners when their dogs attack a person, livestock or personal property. (See: KRS 258.235(4)) That means there is no “one bite” rule allowing the animal to attack one time before its owner is then liable for damages. KRS 258.990 provides that “the owner of any dog…which bites a human being shall be liable to pay all damages for personal injuries resulting from the bite…” The all-important question then centers around who is deemed an “owner” for liability purposes.

KRS 258.095(5) defines “owner” as “every person having a right of property in the dog and every person who keeps or harbors the dog, or has it in his care, or permits it to remain on or about premises owned or occupied by him.” It is this last phrase of the definition of “owner”, says Renfro, upon which the Kentucky Supreme Court found a landlord might be held responsible for damages caused by a tenant’s dog.

“On or about the premises” determines the extent of the landlord’s liability based on the geographical location of the attack. The Benningfield Court explained that landlords might be liable for attacks that occur immediately adjacent to the property or “so close to it as to be within immediate physical reach.” Landlords are not liable for injuries occurring outside the leased premises.

Based on the Court’s reasoning, Renfro explains, a landlord may be deemed an “owner” if the landlord knows about the dog on the leased premises and permits the dog to be there. After being deemed an “owner”, a landlord might be liable for damages if the dog attacks within immediate physical reach of the leased premises.

The Becker Law Office dog bite attorneys anticipate the Benningfield ruling will have a ripple effect on both landlords and tenants. Landlords will change their rental policies regarding dog owners. Tenants will either no longer be permitted to keep dogs on leased premises, or landlords will require tenants to purchase and carry liability insurance to cover dog bite attacks. Landlords should also check to ensure their liability insurance covers tenant’s dog attacks since the landlord may ultimately be held responsible for paying damages caused by the attack.

The practical effect of this ruling is that dog bite victims may still be compensated if attacked by a tenant’s dog on leased property where the tenant has no insurance. The Benningfield Court explained, “including responsible landlords under the umbrella of dog owners…increases the likelihood that an innocent dog-attack victim can be made whole.”

Landlord News for July 2012

Judge orders satellite network to remove unused hardware from roof

In a novel and potentially precedent-setting legal case, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge in Glendale ordered Dish Network to pay for the removal of three satellite dishes from an apartment building whose owner says were ordered by tenants without his approval, but who have since moved out.

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Insurance agents call for mandatory renters policies - Daily American

New Method to Rent your Apartments

The Second Annual New Hampshire Healthy Homes Annual Conference
If your business, work or volunteer activities provide access to the homes of New Hampshire families, this 2nd Annual Statewide Healthy Homes Conference will benefit you! The full-day conference will help you understand the latest in the connection between health and housing and how to take a holistic approach to identifying and resolving problems which threaten the health and well being of residents. Those involved in health, housing, safety, children, energy or family services will gain insight and practical applications that will improve the health of their clients. This lively and engaging day will bring together professionals with a variety of perspectives and experience

When: Monday October 15, 2012
Time: From 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Location: Concord Courtyard by Marriott Grappone Conference Center, Concord NH