Nashua, NH Rental Property Rules: Repairs & Habitability (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing chapter
- Ch. 182, City Housing Code
- Enforcement
- Code Enforcement Department inspections
- Max penalty
- Up to $1,000 per day
- Unfit dwellings
- Vacated by Board of Housing Appeals
Summary
Nashua's City Housing Code (Ch. 182) sets minimum standards for exterior, interior, and premises conditions that every rented dwelling must meet, and lets the Code Enforcement Department condemn units unfit for human habitation.
No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy any structure or part thereof unless that part of the structure and all common parts are in compliance with the requirements of this section: ... Every exterior door, door hinge, door knob, door frame and door latch shall be maintained in good condition. Door locks in dwelling units shall be in good repair and capable of tightly securing the door.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4805762; v29 updated 2026-02-10; through 02-10-2026).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 182 requires that every part of a rented structure and all common areas comply with the code's exterior standards (§ 182-28: sound foundation, weathertight roof, secure doors and windows, screens May 15-Oct. 15) and interior standards (§ 182-29: sound structural members, no dampness, safe stairs, clean floors and walls, pest control) and premises standards (§ 182-30: sanitation, snow/ice-free walkways). A dwelling with substandard conditions under § 182-19 can be declared unfit for human habitation and ordered vacated by the Board of Housing Appeals.
Violations & Fines
Violating any provision of the Housing Code is punishable under § 1-12 by a fine up to $1,000 and/or citation, with each day of continued violation a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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