N.D.C.C. §§ 14-02.5-01 through 14-02.5-46 § 14-02.5-03
Publication.
Operative Text
14-02.5-03. Publication.
A person may not make, print, or publish or effect the making, printing, or publishing of a
notice, statement, or advertisement that is about the sale or rental of a dwelling and that
indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination or the intention to make a preference,
limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, familial status,
national origin, or status with respect to marriage or public assistance.Section 14-02.5-03 of the North Dakota Human Rights Act prohibits any notice, statement, or advertisement related to the sale or rental of a dwelling from expressing a preference, limitation, or discrimination—or an intent to discriminate—based on protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, familial status, national origin, or marital or public-assistance status. This rule applies to anyone involved in creating or distributing such communications, not just the property owner. The provision covers the full range of published materials, from printed flyers to online listings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 14-02.5-03, compliant operators review all rental listings, advertisements, and written communications to ensure they contain no language that signals a preference for or against prospective tenants based on protected characteristics. This includes reviewing wording in online platforms, print ads, signage, and any statements made through third-party listing services. Operators generally use neutral, amenity-focused language that describes the property rather than the desired occupant.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 14-02.5-03 gives prospective renters a basis to challenge discriminatory advertising they encounter in connection with a dwelling's rental or sale. If a listing or notice appears to express a preference or limitation based on a protected characteristic, that may constitute a violation of North Dakota's fair housing law. Tenants and housing applicants can explore options such as filing a complaint with a state or federal fair housing agency, raising the violation in a legal proceeding, or contacting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for general information about available remedies.
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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