Property Management
Under New Hampshire law, a landlord must maintain rental property in a fit and habitable condition. This means:
AOnly cosmetic maintenance is required
BProviding safe, weathertight, structurally sound premises with functional utilities✓ Correct
COnly commercial properties must be habitable
DThe tenant is solely responsible for all maintenance
Explanation
The implied warranty of habitability in NH requires landlords to maintain rental properties in a condition that is safe, weathertight, structurally sound, and provides functioning utilities — regardless of what the lease says.
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