N.D.C.C. §§ 23-10-01 through 23-10-14 § 23-10-04
Inspection.
Operative Text
23-10-04. Inspection.
The department may inspect the premises as soon as practical after receiving an
application for a mobile home park, recreational vehicle park, or campground license. If the
department is satisfied from the application or inspection that the mobile home park,
recreational vehicle park, or campground will not be a source of danger to the health and safety
of the occupants or the general public, the department shall notify the applicant of approval of
the application. The department must have access to and may inspect mobile home parks,
recreational vehicle parks, and campgrounds at reasonable times. The department may inspect
each mobile home park, recreational vehicle park, and campground in response to a complaint,
violation of state law, or on a routine schedule determined by the department.Under N.D.C.C. § 23-10-04, the state department responsible for licensing mobile home parks, recreational vehicle parks, and campgrounds is authorized to inspect these properties both before a license is granted and on an ongoing basis. Inspections may be triggered by a complaint, a suspected violation of state law, or simply as part of a routine schedule the department sets. A license application is approved only when the department is satisfied—through the application materials or an actual inspection—that the facility poses no danger to occupants or the general public.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home parks, recreational vehicle parks, and campgrounds in North Dakota should be aware that under § 23-10-04, the department may conduct an initial inspection before a license is issued and may return at any reasonable time thereafter. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in a condition that meets health and safety standards at all times, not only in anticipation of a scheduled review. Because inspections can also be triggered by a complaint or a state-law violation, maintaining open communication with residents and addressing maintenance concerns promptly is a practice commonly associated with ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home parks or campgrounds in North Dakota may find it useful to know that § 23-10-04 gives the state department authority to inspect these facilities in response to complaints, meaning a formal complaint can prompt an official review of conditions. If a resident believes a park poses a danger to health or safety, contacting the relevant state department to report the concern is one avenue available under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services familiar with North Dakota housing law can help residents understand how the complaint and inspection process works in practice.
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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