Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Hampshire

Tenent rights

What can a tenent do about a landlord who refuses to eliminate a serious flea infestation when there are children in the houses from the age of three years to eight months.


Asked on 8/07/01, 7:48 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roy Weddleton Granite Law

Re: Tenent rights

You may be able to refuse to pay rent if the premises are in substantial violation of the standards of fitness for health and safety set forth in RSA 48-A, or in local codes or ordinances. The violation ( in this case fleas) must materially affect the habitability of the premises.

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Answered on 8/08/01, 8:06 am


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