N.D.C.C. §§ 14-02.5-01 through 14-02.5-46 § 14-02.5-14
Complaints.
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14-02.5-14. Complaints.
As provided by sections 14-02.5-18 through 14-02.5-35, the department shall receive,
investigate, seek to conciliate, and act on complaints alleging violations of this chapter.Section 14-02.5-14 of the North Dakota Century Code establishes that the state department responsible for enforcing the state's anti-discrimination laws is authorized to receive, investigate, attempt to conciliate, and take action on complaints that allege violations of the chapter. The process for handling those complaints is governed by the procedures set out in sections 14-02.5-18 through 14-02.5-35. This provision creates a formal administrative pathway through which alleged violations of North Dakota's human rights and fair housing laws are addressed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.D.C.C. § 14-02.5-14, property owners and managers should be aware that the department has the authority to receive and investigate complaints alleging discriminatory housing practices. Operators who maintain documented, consistent, and non-discriminatory policies and procedures are generally better positioned to respond to any inquiry that may arise through this complaint process. Familiarity with the full complaint and conciliation procedures outlined in sections 14-02.5-18 through 14-02.5-35 can help property managers understand what to expect if a complaint is filed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 14-02.5-14 establishes that tenants who believe they have experienced a violation of North Dakota's fair housing or anti-discrimination laws have the right to file a complaint with the department, which is then obligated to receive and investigate it. The department may also attempt to resolve the matter through conciliation before taking further action, as detailed in sections 14-02.5-18 through 14-02.5-35. Tenants seeking to understand this process may benefit from contacting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general information about how complaints are handled.
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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