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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A: § 48-A:10

No Abrogation of Powers of Municipalities as to Nuisances.

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Operative Text

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A: § 48-A:10
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to impair or limit in any way the power of the municipality to define and declare nuisances and to cause their removal or abatement, by summary proceedings or otherwise.
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Plain English

New Hampshire Revised Statutes § 48-A:10 makes clear that the housing code chapter does not reduce or override the existing authority that municipalities already hold to identify conditions as nuisances and to compel their removal or correction. Local governments retain their independent power to act against nuisances through summary proceedings or any other available legal mechanism. In other words, the two bodies of law—the state housing chapter and local nuisance authority—operate side by side without one diminishing the other.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 48-A:10, property owners and managers should understand that compliance with the state housing chapter does not automatically shield a property from separate municipal nuisance enforcement. A compliant operator generally monitors properties against both state housing standards and local nuisance ordinances, recognizing that a municipality may pursue abatement or removal actions independently. Staying current with local ordinances is a standard part of responsible property management in New Hampshire.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section § 48-A:10 preserves the ability of local governments to act against nuisance conditions in housing, which can provide tenants with an additional avenue beyond state housing code complaints. Tenants who believe a property condition rises to the level of a nuisance under local law may have the option of contacting their municipal code enforcement or health department to report the issue. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New Hampshire law can help explain how local nuisance authority and state housing protections may interact in a given municipality.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A:3
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A:14
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A:7
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A:4
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A:3
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A:2
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A:14
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A:6
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A:14
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A

Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
Sewer and water connections

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