# N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48-A:7: 48-A:7 Standards for Public Agency

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## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48-A:7
- **Heading:** 48-A:7 Standards for Public Agency
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NH Code / Title III / Chapter 48-A / Section 7

## Text

An ordinance, code or bylaw adopted by a municipality pursuant hereto shall provide that the public agency may determine that a dwelling is unfit for human habitation if he finds that conditions exist in such dwelling which are unusually, abnormally, or unreasonably dangerous or injurious to the health or safety of the occupants of such dwelling, the occupants of neighboring dwellings or other residents of such municipality. Such conditions may include the following: Defects which increase beyond normal the hazards of fire, accident, or other calamities; lack of reasonable adequate ventilation, light, or sanitary facilities; dilapidation; disrepair, dangerous structural defects; uncleanliness; over-crowding; inadequate ingress and egress; inadequate drainage; or any violation of other health, fire or safety regulations.

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48-A:1 48-A:1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TIII_C48-A_S1.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48-A:2 48-A:2 Grant of Power.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TIII_C48-A_S2.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48-A:3 48-A:3 Provisions of Ordinances, Codes and Bylaws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TIII_C48-A_S3.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48-A:4 48-A:4 Procedure for Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TIII_C48-A_S4.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48-A:5 48-A:5 Order of the Court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TIII_C48-A_S5.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48-A:6 48-A:6 Lien.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TIII_C48-A_S6.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48-A:6-a 48-A:6-a Lien for Unpaid Fines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TIII_C48-A_S6-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48-A:7 48-A:7 Standards for Public Agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TIII_C48-A_S7.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48-A:8 48-A:8 Additional Provisions of Ordinances, Codes, or Bylaws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TIII_C48-A_S8.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48-A:9 48-A:9 No Abrogation of Other Powers of Municipalities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TIII_C48-A_S9.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48-A:10 48-A:10 No Abrogation of Powers of Municipalities as to Nuisances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TIII_C48-A_S10.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48-A:11 48-A:11 Minimum Standards; Barring the Use or Occupancy; Violations and Punishment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TIII_C48-A_S11.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48-A:12 48-A:12 Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TIII_C48-A_S12.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 48-A:13 48-A:13 Conflicting Provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TIII_C48-A_S13.md)

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