Sunday, May 3, 2015

Legislative Update - Write to Committee re: HB315 Seven Day Eviction

Howdee everyone,
 
Important Updates:
SB135, 2015 Lead Law Changes
The sub committee accepted our changes plus the negotiated language with NHLA and the lead advocates request to bring back part of the building permit point of information idea.
 
Note that the troublesome civil suits section has been completely eliminated and the large landlord for the study commission is now appointed by the Apartment Association of NH as we asked.
 
The full committee voted 19-2 Ought to Pass with Amendment #2015-1424h Consent Calendar.  It will go to full house vote very shortly maybe this week.
You can see the amendment at
 
We were not apprised of the building permit addition.
 
The language of the new section on building permits is shown below this email.  It is much tamer than the original version.  Let us know your thoughts.  If you object to it let us know and contact your Representative immediately.
 
 
HB315, 7 Days Eviction Notice In Certain Circumstances
We are in conversation with NHLA on some changes.  Important action item below.
 
 
Action items this week:
1. HB315
NHLA wants to remove 7 day eviction notice for unauthorized animals from the bill.
Review talking points for this bill much further below, (use control-F for find).
Contact the committee, and stress why having these new 7 day eviction notices are important especially stories about problems with unauthorized animals and why we need to get the animals out quicker.
 
Report back to me any stories you would want presented at the hearing to justify the shorter eviction notice for unauthorized animals.
 
Set aside time in your schedule to attend the hearing for
HB309      05/12/2015 at 09:50 AM    SH 100
HB315      05/12/2015 at 10:05 AM    SH 100
 
Email committee at

 
Hearings this week:
None scheduled so far.

 
Hearings next week:
05/12/2015 at 09:50 AM    SH 100
HB309, Removal of Tenant's Property
Level of Response: Attend hearings, Email & Call Legislators
Property Owner Position: For
 
05/12/2015 at 10:05 AM    SH 100
HB315, 7 Days Eviction Notice In Certain Circumstances
Level of Response: Attend hearings, Email & Call Legislators
Property Owner Position: For
 
 
Further below is:
Bills Updated Status summary:
Full details on all bills above
(Which includes property owner position, contact info, talking points, and more)
 
Love & Light,
Nick Norman
Director of Legislative Affairs
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SB135 New section regarding Building Permits
 
7 New Paragraph; Building Permits Restricted; Lead Paint. Amend RSA 676:13 by inserting after paragraph
IV the following new paragraph:
V. The building inspector shall not issue a building permit for a renovation or remodeling project without
first providing to the applicant a fact sheet prepared by the department of health and human services containing
information about lead-safe renovation and remodeling practices and the federal Renovation, Repair and Painting
program, and without obtaining the applicant’s written acknowledgement of having received such fact sheet,
unless the building inspector is satisfied that the renovation or remodeling will not disturb any surfaces
containing lead paint. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as limiting the discretion of municipalities to
require proof of a contractor’s certification under the federal Renovation, Repair and Painting program as part of
the building permit process. Neither the building inspector nor the municipality shall be liable for any injury or
damages resulting from failure to provide the information required by this paragraph, nor shall the issuance of a
building permit be subject to challenge because of failure to provide the information or to obtain the applicant’s
acknowledgment of having received the information.
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We only list the committee reports on the most important bills affecting the real estate business.  If you want to get the committee report on one of the other bills contact me & I will show you how to get them on line.  It’s not terribly hard to get but not straight ahead either.
 
HB531     
Title: establishing a committee to study short-term rentals by homeowners and owners of residential properties.
Property Owner Position: Varied, some For, some Against, some Neutral
House Status: PASSED / ADOPTED
Senate Status: PASSED / ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT
 
HB353     
Title: relative to the governance of condominium unit owners' associations.
Property Owner Position: You Decide
House Status: PASSED / ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT
Senate Status: REREFERRED
 
HB308     
Title: relative to the supervision of a real estate office and the duties of a facilitator under the real estate practice act.
Property Owner Position: LimitedImpact; You Decide
House Status: PASSED / ADOPTED
Senate Status: PASSED / ADOPTED
 
HB286     
Title: relative to permits issued by building inspectors.
Property Owner Position: LimitedImpact; You Decide
House Status: PASSED / ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT
Senate Status: 
 
HB227     
Title: relative to eminent domain on public lands.
Property Owner Position: You Decide
House Status: PASSED / ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT
Senate Status: LAID ON TABLE
 
SB135     
Title: relative to lead poisoning in children.
Property Owner Position: Mostly For, Some Against, Some Neutral, Changes recommended
House Status: 
Senate Status: PASSED / ADOPTED
 
SB141     
Title: relative to powers of the zoning board of adjustment.
Property Owner Position: 
House Status: INEXPEDIENT TO LEGISLATE
Senate Status: PASSED / ADOPTED
 
HB480     
Title: relative to policies for property and casualty insurance.
Property Owner Position: You Decide
House Status: PASSED / ADOPTED
Senate Status: CONSENT CALENDAR REPORT FILED
 
HB481     
Title: relative to commercial insurance.
Property Owner Position: LimitedImpact; You Decide
HouseStatus: PASSED / ADOPTED
Senate Status: PASSED / ADOPTED
 
HB309     
Title: permitting landlords to remove tenants' property in certain circumstances.
Property Owner Position: For
House Status: PASSED / ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT
Senate Status: IN COMMITTEE
 
HB315     
Title: relative to termination of tenancy.
Property Owner Position: For
House Status: PASSED / ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT
Senate Status: IN COMMITTEE
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Full details on all bills above:
HB531, Short-Term Rentals Study Committee

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