N.D.C.C. §§ 14-02.5-01 through 14-02.5-46 § 14-02.5-34
Licensed or regulated business.
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14-02.5-34. Licensed or regulated business. If the department issues an order with respect to a discriminatory housing practice that occurs in the course of a business subject to a licensing or regulation by a governmental agency, the department, not later than the thirtieth day after the date the order is issued, shall send copies of the findings and the order to the governmental agency and recommend to the governmental agency appropriate disciplinary action.
Section 14-02.5-34 of the North Dakota Century Code establishes a coordination mechanism between the state's fair housing enforcement body and other government licensing or regulatory agencies. When the department issues an order finding that a discriminatory housing practice occurred within a licensed or regulated business, it must notify the relevant licensing agency within 30 days and recommend that the agency consider disciplinary action. This provision ensures that fair housing violations by regulated businesses can trigger consequences beyond the department's own enforcement authority.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who hold professional licenses or operate under government regulation—such as real estate brokers, property management companies, or other licensed entities—should be aware that a fair housing violation finding under N.D.C.C. § 14-02.5-34 can have consequences that extend to their licensing status. Compliant operators generally maintain fair housing training, written non-discrimination policies, and documentation of their practices to reduce the risk of a departmental order being issued in the first place. Because the department is required to notify the relevant licensing body within 30 days of any such order, a fair housing finding can prompt a separate disciplinary review by the agency that issued the business's license or permit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under N.D.C.C. § 14-02.5-34, tenants who believe they have experienced a discriminatory housing practice by a licensed or regulated business have an additional layer of protection: if the department issues an order against that business, it must also alert the business's licensing agency and recommend disciplinary action. This means a complaint filed with the department can potentially affect the business's standing with its regulatory body, not just result in a fair housing order. Tenants exploring their options may consider contacting the department directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting an attorney familiar with North Dakota fair housing law.
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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