N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A: § 130-A:17
Injunctive Relief.
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I. Either the attorney general or the commissioner may bring a civil action in superior court for appropriate relief, including a temporary or permanent injunction or both, to enforce any provision of this chapter, rules adopted under this chapter, or orders issued pursuant to this chapter, including but not limited to, orders of lead hazard abatement and orders imposing administrative fines. II. The court hearing shall be held on an expedited basis and as soon as the court's docket permits. III. Either party may request that the court hold a consolidated hearing for both temporary and permanent injunctive relief.
New Hampshire Revised Statutes § 130-A:17 establishes a civil enforcement mechanism under which the state attorney general or the commissioner of the relevant agency may seek court-ordered relief in superior court to compel compliance with the state's lead hazard laws. This relief can take the form of a temporary injunction, a permanent injunction, or both, and may be used to enforce abatement orders and administrative fines. Courts are directed to schedule hearings on an expedited basis, and either party may request that temporary and permanent injunctive relief be addressed in a single consolidated hearing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:17, property owners and managers should be aware that the state has direct authority to pursue court-ordered injunctions to enforce lead hazard abatement orders and administrative fines without delay. Operators who receive abatement orders or administrative fines generally act promptly to comply, since the expedited hearing schedule means court intervention can occur quickly. Maintaining documentation of all remediation steps and communications with the agency is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating good-faith compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 130-A:17 gives tenants an indirect but meaningful protection: the state's attorney general or commissioner can go to superior court on an expedited basis to force landlords to comply with lead hazard abatement orders, including through temporary or permanent injunctions. If a tenant believes a landlord is ignoring a lead hazard order, they may consider contacting the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services or a tenant-rights organization to inquire whether enforcement action under this provision is available. Tenants may also wish to consult with a legal aid organization to understand how an ongoing enforcement action could relate to their housing situation.
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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