Property Management
A NH landlord who engages in 'self-help' eviction by changing the locks on a tenant without a court order is:
AExercising legal rights as property owner
BCommitting an illegal act that may expose the landlord to liability for damages✓ Correct
CPermitted if the tenant is more than 30 days behind in rent
DAllowed if the tenant has violated the lease terms
Explanation
Self-help eviction (changing locks, removing belongings, shutting off utilities) without a court order is illegal in NH. Landlords must follow the formal eviction process under NH RSA 540. Illegal lockouts expose landlords to claims for damages, including the tenant's costs of alternative housing.
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