Manchester Chapter 150 and Chapter 170 require property owners to maintain rat- and mouse-free premises. The Health Department can order abatement, and unresolved infestations after notice can lead to municipal fines and lien enforcement.
Manchester property owners must keep buildings and yards free of rodent harborage under Chapter 150 (Health) and the housing standards in Chapter 170. Common triggers include unsealed garbage, accumulated debris, and dense ivy. Health inspectors may issue a written notice giving the owner ten to thirty days to abate. NH RSA 147 authorizes municipal health officers to order nuisance correction. If the owner fails to act, the city can perform abatement and assess costs against the property as a lien. Renters can report rodent issues directly to the Manchester Health Department.
Failing to abate after written notice, providing rodent harborage through uncovered trash or junk piles, or interfering with health inspectors triggers Chapter 150 fines and possible cost-recovery liens.
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