I. A lessee may terminate his or her lease, or a tenant may terminate a rental agreement when the lessee or tenant is:
(a) A member of the armed services reserve who is called to active duty.
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Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 540:11-a

  • Active duty: means full-time duty as an enlisted member, or as a commissioned or warrant officer, in any branch of the armed forces. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:50
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
  • state: when applied to different parts of the United States, may extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall include said district and territories. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:4

(b) A member of the national guard who is called to active duty.
(c) A member of the armed services on active duty who is reassigned to a location out of the state.
II. The lessee or tenant shall give notice of termination within 7 days of receipt of notice of being called to active duty or being reassigned out of the state.
III. The lessee or tenant shall terminate the lease or rental agreement by a written notice in accordance with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, Public Law 108-189, Section 305.