New Hampshire Retaliation protections

Is landlord retaliation illegal in New Hampshire?

Yes. Unless the tenant owes a week's rent or more, retaliation is a defense to eviction when the tenant reported code or RSA 540-A violations, took good-faith legal action, or met with other tenants. An eviction, rent increase or substantial change in terms within 6 months is presumed retaliatory.

Verified Source: RSA 540:13-a, 540:13-b · last checked 2026-10-15