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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147: § 147:9

Penalty.

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Verified 10/20/2026 · Next check 10/27/2026
effective 10/20/2026New HampshireHabitability & Repair

Operative Text

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147: § 147:9
Any person neglecting or refusing to comply with the provisions of RSA 147:8 shall be guilty of a violation for each day of neglect or refusal, after notice as provided in RSA 147:4.
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Plain English

Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147:9, any person who fails or refuses to comply with the sanitary and health requirements set out in RSA 147:8 commits a separate violation for every day that noncompliance continues, once proper notice has been given under RSA 147:4. The rule creates a continuing, day-by-day penalty structure rather than a single one-time infraction. Each day of ongoing neglect or refusal is treated as a distinct offense under New Hampshire law.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers subject to RSA 147:8 should be aware that § 147:9 makes each day of noncompliance a separate chargeable violation once notice has been issued under RSA 147:4. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to any official notice, document corrective actions taken, and confirm that the conditions cited have been remedied to avoid accumulating daily violations. Maintaining records of inspection responses and repair timelines is a common practice for demonstrating good-faith compliance.

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

For Tenants

Section 147:9 gives tenants context for understanding that a landlord's failure to address conditions covered by RSA 147:8 can result in a new violation being recorded for each day the problem persists after proper notice under RSA 147:4. Tenants who believe a landlord is ignoring a noticed health or sanitary issue may consider contacting their local health officer or municipal authority, which is the body typically empowered to issue and enforce such notices in New Hampshire. Tenant-rights organizations in New Hampshire can help explain how the daily-violation structure under § 147:9 may be relevant to a particular 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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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147:8
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147:4

References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147:4
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147:4
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147:11
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147:16-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147:7-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147:4
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147:8
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147:4

Related Rules

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

Source Information

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