N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147: § 147:4
Removal, Notice.
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The health officers may notify the owner or occupant of any building, vessel, premises, or property to remove or destroy any nuisance or other thing therein deemed by them, on examination, to be injurious to the public health, within a time limited; and in case the owner or occupant, after such notice in writing, given to the owner or occupant or left at the owner's or occupant's abode, shall neglect to comply with the order, the health officers may forcibly enter and cause the nuisance or other thing to be removed or destroyed.
Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147:4, local health officers have the authority to formally notify property owners or occupants that a condition on their premises has been found to threaten public health and must be removed or eliminated within a specified timeframe. The notice must be delivered in writing, either directly to the responsible party or left at their residence. If the owner or occupant fails to act within the allotted time, health officers are empowered to enter the property by force and carry out the removal or destruction of the offending condition themselves.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147:4 should be aware that a written notice from local health officers identifying a public health nuisance on their property carries a legally binding deadline for corrective action. Operators who receive such a notice generally document their remediation steps, act promptly within the stated timeframe, and confirm completion with the issuing health authority. Failure to respond can result in health officers forcibly entering the property and removing or destroying the identified condition, potentially at the owner's expense.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147:4, occupants of a property—not just owners—may receive written notice from local health officers requiring them to address a condition deemed harmful to public health. Tenants who receive such a notice, or who believe a landlord's inaction is causing a public health nuisance, may wish to contact their local health department or a tenant-rights organization to understand their obligations and options. Because the provision allows health officers to forcibly enter and remediate if the notice is ignored, understanding the scope of any notice received is an important first step.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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