Filing a Consumer Complaint in New Hampshire
How to report a business to the New Hampshire Attorney General or consumer agency, and your rights under the state's consumer protection law.
Short answer: The New Hampshire Consumer Protection Act (RSA 358-A) bans unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in trade or commerce in the state, and lists specific examples. Consumers can sue. N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 358-A:2, 358-A:4, 358-A:10
| Unfair and deceptive practices law | The New Hampshire Consumer Protection Act (RSA 358-A) bans unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in trade or commerce in the state, and lists specific examples. Consumers can sue. A winning plaintiff recovers actual damages or $1,000, whichever is greater; if the violation was willful or knowing, the court must award between two and three times that amount. A prevailing plaintiff also gets court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. The Attorney General can sue, seek restitution for injured people, and seek civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation. |
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FAQ
What is the consumer protection law in New Hampshire?
The New Hampshire Consumer Protection Act (RSA 358-A) bans unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in trade or commerce in the state, and lists specific examples. Consumers can sue. A winning plaintiff recovers actual damages or $1,000, whichever is greater; if the violation was willful or knowing, the court must award between two and three times that amount. A prevailing plaintiff also gets court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. The Attorney General can sue, seek restitution for injured people, and seek civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.