N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A: § 48-A:9
No Abrogation of Other Powers of Municipalities.
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Nothing herein shall be construed to abrogate or impair the powers of the courts or of any governing body, city council, or department of any municipality to enforce any provisions of its charter or its ordinances or regulations nor to prevent or punish violations thereof; and the powers conferred by this chapter shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law.
New Hampshire Revised Statutes § 48-A:9 makes clear that the authority granted under Chapter 48-A does not diminish or override the existing powers that local courts, city councils, or municipal departments already hold to enforce their own charters, ordinances, and regulations. In other words, the chapter's powers stack on top of—rather than replace—whatever enforcement tools municipalities already possess. This provision ensures that no gap in housing enforcement authority is created simply because Chapter 48-A is also in play.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 48-A:9, property owners and managers should be aware that compliance obligations can come from multiple sources simultaneously—both from Chapter 48-A and from a municipality's own charter, ordinances, or regulations. A compliant operator generally tracks local municipal codes alongside state-level requirements, recognizing that local authorities retain full power to enforce their own rules independently. Operating in a municipality with its own housing or building regulations means those local rules remain fully in effect regardless of what Chapter 48-A does or does not address.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 48-A:9 of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes preserves the full enforcement authority of local courts and municipal bodies, meaning tenants may have recourse through both state-level Chapter 48-A mechanisms and local municipal channels when housing conditions or landlord conduct are at issue. Tenants can explore whether a local ordinance or city charter provision offers additional protections or remedies beyond what the state chapter provides. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with both state and local law can help clarify which enforcement paths are available under this dual-authority framework.
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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