N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A: § 354-A:14
Interference, Coercion, or Intimidation.
Operative Text
It is a civil rights violation to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with any person in the exercise or enjoyment of, or on account of his or her having exercised or enjoyed, or on account of his or her having aided or encouraged any other person in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right granted or protected by this subdivision.
New Hampshire law under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A:14 makes it a civil rights violation to coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with anyone who is exercising rights protected under the state's anti-discrimination provisions in housing. The prohibition extends not only to the person directly exercising those rights, but also to anyone who has helped or encouraged another person to do so. This means that retaliatory or obstructive conduct directed at tenants, applicants, or their supporters on account of their protected activity is itself an independent violation of the law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under New Hampshire law should be aware that § 354-A:14 creates a separate civil rights violation for any conduct that pressures, threatens, or obstructs a resident or applicant who is exercising fair housing rights. Compliant operators generally avoid any action — such as lease non-renewals, rent increases, or hostile communications — that could be construed as retaliation against someone who has filed a complaint, cooperated in an investigation, or assisted another person in asserting their rights. Maintaining clear, documented, and consistent policies for all housing decisions helps demonstrate that actions are based on legitimate business reasons rather than interference with protected activity.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A:14, tenants have the right to be free from coercion, intimidation, threats, or interference when exercising or supporting the exercise of fair housing rights in New Hampshire. If a landlord takes adverse action — such as issuing a notice to quit, reducing services, or making threats — after a tenant files a discrimination complaint or assists someone else in doing so, that conduct may itself constitute a separate civil rights violation under this provision. Tenants who believe they have experienced such retaliation may consider contacting the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights, a local tenant-rights organization, or a housing attorney to understand the options available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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