N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 354-A: § 354-A:26
Severability.
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If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.
Section 354-A:26 of New Hampshire's law against discrimination establishes a severability rule, meaning that if any single part of RSA Chapter 354-A is found legally invalid or unenforceable by a court, that finding does not automatically invalidate the rest of the chapter. Each provision stands on its own, and the remaining portions of the law continue in full force. This is a standard legislative safeguard designed to preserve as much of the statute as possible when any one piece is challenged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 354-A:26, property owners and managers can rely on the fact that RSA Chapter 354-A's fair housing and anti-discrimination obligations remain in effect even if a court strikes down an isolated provision. Compliant operators generally continue to follow all other requirements of the chapter without interruption when a specific section is challenged or invalidated. This severability clause reinforces that the broader framework of obligations under Chapter 354-A is durable and not easily dismantled by a single legal ruling.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 354-A:26 protects tenants by ensuring that a successful legal challenge to one part of RSA Chapter 354-A does not wipe out the protections found in the rest of the chapter. Rights related to fair housing, non-discrimination, and other tenant protections under Chapter 354-A remain available even if a specific provision is ruled invalid. Tenants who believe their rights under Chapter 354-A have been violated may consider contacting the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights or a tenant-rights organization to understand which protections remain applicable.
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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