Contracts

A NH landlord's acceptance of rent from a holdover tenant after the lease expires without a new written agreement typically creates a:

ANew one-year lease automatically
BMonth-to-month tenancy under NH law✓ Correct
CTrespass situation regardless of rent payment
DWeek-to-week tenancy

Explanation

Under NH law, when a landlord accepts rent from a holdover tenant without a new lease, a month-to-month tenancy is typically created. This provides both parties with at least 30 days' notice to terminate.

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