N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A: § 48-A:13
Conflicting Provisions.
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Whenever the regulations made under the authority hereof differ from those prescribed by any statute, ordinance or other regulation, that provision which imposes the higher standard shall govern.
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A:13 establishes a conflict-resolution rule for housing standards: when regulations issued under Chapter 48-A differ from those found in any other statute, ordinance, or regulation, the stricter or more demanding standard automatically takes precedence. This means that overlapping rules do not cancel each other out — instead, the one that imposes the greater obligation or restriction is the one that applies. The provision ensures that housing protections are never weakened simply because multiple regulatory frameworks address the same subject.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 48-A:13, property owners and managers operating in New Hampshire must be aware that compliance with a local ordinance or state statute does not automatically satisfy every applicable standard — if Chapter 48-A regulations are more stringent, those higher requirements govern. Compliant operators generally identify all overlapping regulatory frameworks that apply to a given property and then apply whichever standard is most demanding. Keeping current with both state-level Chapter 48-A regulations and any local ordinances helps ensure that the correct, higher standard is being met.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 48-A:13 means that tenants benefit from the most protective housing standard available, even when multiple rules address the same condition. If a local ordinance sets a lower bar than Chapter 48-A regulations — or vice versa — the stricter rule is the one that legally applies to the property. Tenants who believe a property fails to meet the applicable higher standard may consider raising this provision with a local housing authority, a tenant-rights organization, or other available enforcement channels.
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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