HB1143 (2026) Compare Changes


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1 New Paragraph; Minimum Standards for Rental Housing; Mold. Amend RSA 48-A:14 by inserting after paragraph XI the following new paragraph:

XII. There is a significant infestation of mold such that it can be visibly seen or, with professional instrumentation, can be detected behind walls, under carpets, or in other areas not immediately visible.

2 Enforcement. Amend RSA 48-A:15, to read as follows:

48-A:15 Enforcement of Minimum Standards.

In municipalities which have not established a public agency as described in [RSA 48-A:3](https://gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/III/48-A/48-A-3.htm), a violation of the minimum standards set forth in [RSA 48-A:14](https://gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/III/48-A/48-A-14.htm) shall be a violation, and each continuing day of violation after notice shall be a separate offense.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

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1 New Paragraph; Minimum Standards for Rental Housing; Mold. Amend RSA 48-A:14 by inserting after paragraph XI the following new paragraph:

XII. There is a significant infestation of mold such that it can be visibly seen or, with professional instrumentation, can be detected behind walls, under carpets, or in other areas not immediately visible.

2 Enforcement. Amend RSA 48-A:15, to read as follows:

48-A:15 Enforcement of Minimum Standards.

I. In municipalities which have not established a public agency as described in RSA 48-A:3, a violation of the minimum standards set forth in RSA 48-A:14 shall be a violation, and each continuing day of violation after notice shall be a separate offense.

II. Municipal officers charged with the enforcement of minimum standards for rental housing may inspect, investigate, and enforce the provisions of RSA 48-A:14, XII, and may issue notices of violation, orders of remediation, and pursue remedies consistent with this section.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.