N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A: § 354-A:19
Retaliation and Required Records.
Operative Text
It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any person engaged in any activity to which this chapter applies to discharge, expel, or otherwise retaliate or discriminate against any person because he has opposed any practices forbidden under this chapter or because he has filed a complaint, testified or assisted in any proceeding under this chapter.
New Hampshire Revised Statutes § 354-A:19 makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for anyone covered by Chapter 354-A to take adverse action—such as eviction, termination, or other retaliatory treatment—against a person simply because that person opposed a forbidden discriminatory practice or participated in a complaint or proceeding under the chapter. The protection applies whether the person filed a complaint, testified, or otherwise assisted in a related proceeding. This anti-retaliation rule is designed to ensure that people can exercise their rights under the chapter without fear of punishment.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Chapter 354-A should be aware that § 354-A:19 prohibits taking any adverse action against a tenant or applicant in response to that person opposing discriminatory practices or participating in a complaint or proceeding under the chapter. Compliant operators generally document the legitimate, non-retaliatory business reasons behind any adverse housing decisions—such as lease non-renewals or eviction proceedings—so that those decisions can be clearly distinguished from any protected activity by the resident. Maintaining consistent, well-documented policies helps demonstrate that housing actions are based on lawful criteria rather than a response to a complaint or opposition.
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:19, tenants who oppose discriminatory practices or who file, testify in, or assist with a proceeding under Chapter 354-A are protected from retaliation such as eviction, expulsion, or other discriminatory treatment. If a tenant believes a landlord has taken adverse action in response to protected activity, that tenant may have grounds to raise the retaliation as a defense in a housing proceeding or to file a complaint with the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights, which administers Chapter 354-A. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help individuals understand the options available under § 354-A:19.
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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