TITLE 45

Towns and cities

CHAPTER 45-24.2

Minimum Housing Standards

SECTION 45-24.2-1



   § 45-24.2-1  Legislative findings. –

It is hereby found and declared:



   (1) That there exist, in the various cities and towns

numerous dwellings and dwelling premises which are substandard due to

dilapidation, deterioration and disrepair of dwellings and dwelling premises,

structural defects, uncleanliness, lack of adequate ventilation, light,

sanitary, heating, and hot water facilities, overcrowding of dwellings,

occupancy of unfit dwellings, and other conditions and defects which increase

the hazards of illness, disease, fire, accidents, and other calamities;



   (2) That these conditions, singly or in combination, endanger

the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the people of the various

cities and towns, and give impetus to the development, continuation, extension,

and aggravation of blighted and substandard housing conditions; and



   (3) That it is a matter of legislative determination that the

establishment of minimum standards for dwellings is essential to the protection

of the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.



History of Section.

(P.L. 1962, ch. 87, § 1.)