Housing

passed · North Dakota · House Mar 28, 2025

HB 1395: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 47-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to landlords and criminal background checks.

HB 1395 requires landlords in North Dakota to provide prospective tenants with proof of completed criminal, credit, or background checks within seven days of the check. This applies directly to landlords who require such checks as part of the rental application process and affects renters who pay application fees. If landlords fail to provide this proof on time, they must refund all fees paid by the prospective tenant. The bill, which failed to pass in the legislature on March 28, 2025, aimed to increase transparency in rental screening practices.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to provide background check proof and refund fees for non-compliance, strengthening tenant protections in rental applications.90% confidence

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failed · North Dakota · House Feb 7, 2025

HB 1272: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 47-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to move-in and post move-out inspections of leased property; and to amend and reenact section 47-16-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to tenant security deposits.

Relating to move‑in and post move‑out inspections of leased property; and to amend and reenact section 47‑16‑07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to tenant security deposits.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAmends security deposit rules and mandates move-in/out inspections, strengthening tenant protections against unfair deductions.85% confidence

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passed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 28, 2025

SB 2096: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of health and human services for regional acute psychiatric treatment and residential supportive housing services.

SB 2096 provides $5 million for renovating state hospital buildings to serve individuals with mental illness under correctional custody, involuntary commitment, or court-ordered forensic exams. It also appropriates $100 million to establish four regional acute psychiatric treatment and residential supportive housing services across North Dakota. The funds will allow the Department of Health and Human Services to build up to 24-bed facilities in each region or contract with private providers for these services. The bill directly affects individuals requiring acute psychiatric care and supportive housing, with funding allocated for the 2025-2027 biennium.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $105M for mental health services via state budget appropriations, advancing public health funding without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds psychiatric treatment for individuals in correctional custody, advancing rehabilitation and reducing recidivism per criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $105M for mental health infrastructure including psychiatric treatment facilities and housing, directly expanding healthcare access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds $100M for residential supportive housing services, directly advancing housing programs for vulnerable populations through facility construction and private provider contracts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Hospitals Mental Health Homelessness

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failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 2235: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 47-16-20 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to rents and the priority of payments under a rental agreement.

SB 2235 amends North Dakota law to clarify how partial rent payments are applied when a tenant pays less than the full amount due. It requires that any insufficient payment for lodging (like apartments) must first cover the outstanding rent amount, not late fees or other charges, unless the tenant specifies otherwise at the time of payment. This directly affects residential renters and landlords across North Dakota by standardizing payment priorities under rental agreements. The bill does not change rent due dates or amounts but ensures payments are applied to the core rent obligation first. The bill failed to pass in the 2025 legislative session.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingClarifies rent payment order to prioritize rent over fees, strengthening tenant protections against excessive late charges under rental agreements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 5, 2025

SB 2366: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 47-32-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the contents of a notice of intention to evict.

SB 2366 would require landlords in North Dakota to include specific information about legal aid services in eviction notices. The bill mandates that notices of intention to evict must list contact details for nonprofit organizations providing free legal help to low-income and elderly tenants. This applies to all evictions under sections 47-32-01(4), (5), (6), and (8) of the state code. The change aims to ensure tenants receive clear information about available legal assistance before eviction proceedings begin. The bill was introduced in 2025 but failed to pass during committee review.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates eviction notices include legal aid contacts for low-income/elderly tenants, strengthening tenant protections per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 12, 2025

SB 2301: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 57-02-08.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the homestead tax credit; and to provide an effective date.

SB 2301 would adjust North Dakota's homestead tax credit for qualifying seniors and permanently disabled residents. It changes income eligibility thresholds to 325% of federal poverty guidelines (up from $40,000) and increases the maximum credit from $9,000 to $13,500 based on household size. The bill also clarifies that the credit continues if a recipient resides in a care facility (like a nursing home) without renting their homestead. This would directly affect older adults and disabled residents meeting income limits, providing relief on property taxes for their primary homes. The proposed changes would take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases homestead tax credit for seniors/disabled, raising max credit from $9k to $13.5k and expanding income eligibility to provide direct tax relief.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases homestead tax credit for seniors/disabled, raising max credit to $13.5k and expanding income eligibility to boost affordable homeownership affordability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Property Taxes

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failed · North Dakota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SB 2030: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the housing finance agency and the department of public instruction; to provide for a transfer; and to provide for a legislative management study.

SB 2030 allocates $10 million to North Dakota's Housing Finance Agency for homeless grants and $50,000 for a homelessness study during the 2025-2027 biennium. It also provides $1 million to the Department of Public Instruction for homelessness liaison services in the state's ten largest school districts, requiring each district to match state funds dollar-for-dollar. Additionally, the bill transfers $200 million to the Housing Incentive Fund and mandates a legislative study on homelessness to identify funding gaps and solutions. These provisions directly affect homeless individuals, school districts, and state agencies managing housing and education services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $10M to Housing Finance Agency for homeless grants and $1M to Public Instruction for homelessness services, increasing state funding for public programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $1M to DPI for homelessness liaison services in school districts, directly supporting student access and welfare in K-12 education through targeted funding and matching requirements.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $10M to Housing Finance Agency for homeless grants, $1M to school districts for homelessness liaisons, and $200M to Housing Incentive Fund, directly advancing housing assistance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Housing Finance

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passed · North Dakota · House Mar 25, 2025

HB 1496: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 47-16-13.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to landlord obligations owed to a tenant.

HB 1496 amends North Dakota law to clarify landlords' responsibilities for maintaining rental properties. It requires landlords to comply with health/safety building codes, make necessary repairs, keep common areas clean, maintain essential systems (like plumbing and heating), and provide running water and reasonable heat (68°F Oct-April, seasonally appropriate May-Sept). The bill allows written agreements between landlords and tenants of single-family homes for tenants to handle specific tasks (like waste removal), but only with good faith and separate written terms. It explicitly states landlords cannot make such agreements a condition for rental obligations. This directly affects landlords and tenants in North Dakota residential rentals.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to maintain health/safety standards, provide essential services, and strengthens tenant protections via enforceable obligations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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signed · North Dakota · Senate Mar 27, 2025

SB 2238: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 47-32 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to sealing of eviction records.

SB 2238 allows tenants evicted under North Dakota law to request the sealing of their court records after meeting specific conditions. Generally, individuals can petition to seal records seven years after satisfying the eviction order. Survivors of domestic violence who were evicted during their tenancy may immediately petition to seal records upon a conviction for domestic violence or issuance of a restraining order against their abuser. This bill directly affects evicted tenants, particularly those who experienced domestic violence, by removing their eviction records from public access.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows tenants to seal eviction records, reducing long-term housing barriers and strengthening tenant protections per bill's sealing provisions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 2, 2025

HB 1610: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 47-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibited lease provisions in a contract to lease real property.

HB 1610 prohibits landlords in North Dakota from including specific unfair terms in rental lease agreements, directly affecting both landlords and renters. The bill adds clear definitions to state law banning provisions like banning pets without reason, requiring excessive fees, or restricting tenant access to security deposits. Key mechanisms include listing exact prohibited clauses that landlords cannot enforce in contracts for leasing real property. This creates standardized, transparent rental terms without using legal jargon.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits unfair lease terms like pet bans and excessive fees, strengthening tenant protections per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords