N.D.C.C. §§ 14-02.5-01 through 14-02.5-46 § 14-02.5-05
Entry into neighborhood.
Operative Text
14-02.5-05. Entry into neighborhood.
A person may not, for profit, induce or attempt to induce another to sell or rent a dwelling by
representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into a neighborhood of an individual of
a particular race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, familial status, national origin, or status with
respect to marriage or public assistance.Section 14-02.5-05 of the North Dakota Human Rights Act prohibits a practice commonly known as 'blockbusting.' Under this rule, no one may profit by pressuring or persuading property owners or landlords to sell or rent their homes by suggesting that people of a particular race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, familial status, national origin, or marital or public-assistance status are moving into the area. The provision applies to any such representation, whether the claim is true, false, or merely speculative.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers should be aware that under § 14-02.5-05, accepting or acting on solicitations from third parties who use neighborhood demographic change as a selling point may implicate this provision. Compliant operators generally evaluate any offer to buy or rent based solely on legitimate market factors, not on representations about who is or may be moving into a neighborhood. Real estate professionals and brokers working on behalf of landlords are also covered, so operators typically ensure that anyone acting as their agent understands this prohibition.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 14-02.5-05 protects renters and prospective renters from being manipulated through fear-based demographic messaging designed to destabilize housing markets. If a tenant believes someone has attempted to profit by making such representations in connection with a rental transaction, that person may file a complaint with the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights, which administers the state's human rights statutes. Tenant-rights organizations can also help individuals understand what conduct may constitute a violation and what documentation is generally useful when pursuing a complaint.
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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