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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A: § 354-A:24

Criminal Penalty.

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Verified 10/20/2026 · Next check 10/27/2026
effective 10/20/2026New HampshireFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A: § 354-A:24
Any person, employer, labor organization or employment agency, who or which shall willfully resist, prevent, impede or interfere with the commission or any of its members or representatives in the performance of duty under RSA 354-A, or shall willfully violate an order of the commission, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor if a natural person, or guilty of a felony if any other person. Procedure for the review of the order shall not be deemed to be such willful conduct.
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Plain English

Under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A:24, anyone who deliberately obstructs, interferes with, or defies the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights while it carries out its duties under RSA 354-A, or who willfully violates one of the Commission's orders, faces criminal liability. Individual people who commit such conduct may be charged with a misdemeanor, while non-natural persons such as corporations or organizations may face felony charges. Importantly, the act of seeking legal review of a Commission order does not itself count as willful interference under this provision.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers subject to RSA 354-A proceedings should be aware that § 354-A:24 makes it a criminal offense to obstruct or interfere with the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights during an investigation or enforcement action. Compliant operators generally cooperate with Commission representatives, respond to lawful requests for information, and abide by any orders the Commission issues. Pursuing a formal legal review of a Commission order is explicitly protected conduct and does not expose a landlord to criminal liability under this section.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 354-A:24 provides a layer of protection for the enforcement process itself: if a landlord or other party willfully blocks or defies the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights while it is acting on a complaint under RSA 354-A, that conduct can result in criminal charges against them. Tenants who believe a respondent is obstructing a Commission proceeding or ignoring a Commission order may bring that concern to the Commission's attention. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New Hampshire fair housing law can help explain what options are generally available when interference with the Commission's process is suspected.

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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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A
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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A:10
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A:21
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A:21-a
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A:21

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