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North DakotaSB 23852025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to create and enact a new chapter to title 23 and a new section to chapter 47-32 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to receivers for mobile home parks and a defense to an eviction from a mobile home; to amend and reenact sections 23-10-03, 23-10-04, 23-10-06, 23-10-06.2, 23-10-12, and 47-10-28 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to licensure and regulation of mobile home parks; and to provide a penalty.
Sponsored By: Bob Paulson (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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6 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.
Stricter licensing, inspections for park owners
To operate a mobile home, RV park, or campground, you must file on department forms, pay an application fee set by rule, and show zoning approval and plans for water, sewer, and garbage. Licenses are not transferable. The department can inspect after application, on complaints, for violations, or on a routine schedule. Operating without a license or during suspension is a class B misdemeanor and carries a $100‑per‑day civil penalty, capped at $10,000. Each year, owners must report manager contacts and anyone owning over 20% of the entity or face up to $5,000 per violation. The department can waive fees and inspections for government or certain nonprofit parks and reduce fees where accepted local inspections apply; new parks may pay prorated annual fees.
Court license suspensions and park receiverships
For serious or repeated violations, the department can ask a court to place a park into receivership. The court appoints the commissioner (or a designee) to run the park, use park income to fix hazards, and not liquidate assets. A court can also suspend a park’s license; tenants may remain, and the owner cannot raise rent or change rules. While suspended, the owner pays a daily penalty equal to half the park’s total monthly rent divided by the days in that month, for each day of suspension. Breaking the section’s rules can also bring a civil penalty of at least $2,500 and up to the greater of $10,000 or actual damages, plus attorney fees and costs.
Limits on rent hikes and owner contact
If your rent was increased within 60 days before a park is sold, the new owner cannot raise it again for six months. Month‑to‑month rent increases require at least 90 days’ notice. Owners must set up a local office (except very small parks), provide a weekday phone line and a 24/7 emergency contact, give written notice of ownership changes within five business days, reply to complaints within two business days, and provide lease copies within ten business days when asked. Owners cannot force you to sell your home to them.
Residents get first chance to buy park
Before a park is sold, the owner must offer residents the first chance to buy it. Residents have 90 days from the notice to secure financing and exercise that right.
Advance notice and time on park rules
Owners must give at least 30 days’ written notice before park rule changes, including sanitation and safety rules and required unit changes like removing a tongue hitch. The old rules stay in place until the new rules take effect. If you own your home and it no longer meets a new rule, you get three months to fix it or move. If a relocation pro certifies you cannot move in three months, the time can extend to the move date or two more months, whichever comes first. During a dispute in court, you must keep paying rent and follow rules. While a case is pending, the owner cannot change rules, raise rent, or end leases without cause.
Tenant billing limits and clear notices
Park owners must give each tenant a plain-language lease summary. Eviction notices must state you can stay until a court orders eviction. Late fees are capped: no more than 10% of monthly rent, and no more than $5 per day. Owners cannot charge for a utility without an individual meter. If the owner buys utilities, they can only bill the actual per‑unit cost plus up to a $3 admin fee and must provide meter readings. The department sets rules on fee limits, safety-device tampering penalties, pet agreement penalties, receipts, and clear payment methods. The department can remove illegal lease terms and fine up to $10,000 per violation. These tenant‑relations protections last through July 31, 2027.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bob Paulson
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Karen Karls
Republican • House
Scott Louser
Republican • House
Dick Dever
Republican • Senate
Judy Lee
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/16/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 4/9/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 84 nays 4
Yes: 84 • No: 4
Senate vote • 2/17/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 0
Yes: 45 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23
4/24/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/22
4/23/2025SenateSent to Governor
4/21/2025SenateSigned by President
4/21/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
4/21/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
4/16/2025SenateConcurred
4/16/2025SenateReturned to Senate (12)
4/9/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 84 nays 4
4/9/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
4/7/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 7 3 4
4/4/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 03:00
3/18/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Industry, Business and Labor Committee
2/21/2025HouseReceived from Senate
2/18/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 45 nays 0
2/17/2025SenateAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
2/14/2025SenateReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 5 0 0
2/13/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 09:30
2/4/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Industry and Business Committee
1/27/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrollment
FIRST ENGROSSMENT
FIRST ENGROSSMENT with House Amendments
INTRODUCED
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Kasper
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Paulson
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