N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 358-A: § 358-A:6
Penalties.
Operative Text
I. Any person convicted of violating RSA 358-A:2 hereof shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. II. Any person who violates the terms of an injunction issued under RSA 358-A:4, III, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. For the purposes of this section, the court issuing said injunction shall retain jurisdiction. III. Any person who subverts the intent and purposes of this chapter by filing false, misleading, or substantially inaccurate statements with the attorney general for the purposes of effecting prosecution under this chapter shall be guilty of a violation. IV. If any person is found to have engaged in any act or practice declared unlawful by this chapter, the court may award to the state in any action brought under this chapter all legal costs and expenses. RSA 525:12 shall apply to civil actions commenced under this chapter.
New Hampshire Revised Statutes § 358-A:6 establishes criminal and civil consequences for violations of the state's consumer protection law. An individual (natural person) who violates the unfair or deceptive trade practices prohibition or breaches a court injunction issued under this chapter commits a misdemeanor, while a business entity faces felony exposure for the same conduct. Anyone who files false or misleading statements with the attorney general in connection with this chapter commits a separate violation, and courts may order a losing party to pay the state's legal costs and expenses in actions brought under this chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in New Hampshire should be aware that § 358-A:6 attaches serious criminal consequences—up to felony liability for business entities—to conduct found to violate the state's consumer protection statute. Compliant operators generally ensure that all representations made to prospective or current tenants are accurate and not misleading, and that any court-ordered injunctions arising under RSA 358-A are strictly followed. Operators also take care that any communications submitted to the attorney general in connection with this chapter are complete and truthful, since filing false or inaccurate statements is itself a punishable offense under § 358-A:6(III).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in New Hampshire may find § 358-A:6 relevant when a landlord's conduct involves unfair or deceptive practices, because violations of RSA 358-A:2 can carry criminal penalties and courts may require the violating party to cover the state's legal costs under § 358-A:6(IV). If a tenant believes a landlord has engaged in deceptive trade practices, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the New Hampshire Attorney General's Consumer Protection Bureau or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with RSA 358-A. Tenants should also be aware that the protections of this chapter extend to situations where a court has already issued an injunction, as violating such an order triggers additional criminal liability under § 358-A:6(II).
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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