N.D.C.C. §§ 14-02.5-01 through 14-02.5-46 § 14-02.5-04
Inspection.
Operative Text
14-02.5-04. Inspection.
A person may not represent to an individual because of race, color, religion, sex, disability,
age, familial status, national origin, or status with respect to marriage or public assistance that a
dwelling is not available for inspection for sale or rental when the dwelling is available for
inspection.Section 14-02.5-04 of the North Dakota Human Rights Act prohibits anyone from falsely telling a prospective buyer or renter that a dwelling is unavailable for inspection when it actually is available, if that false statement is made because of the person's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, familial status, national origin, or marital or public-assistance status. The rule targets a specific form of discriminatory misrepresentation in the housing market, sometimes called 'steering' or 'stonewalling.' It applies to both sales and rental housing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 14-02.5-04, compliant property owners and managers make dwellings available for inspection on equal terms regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, familial status, national origin, or marital or public-assistance status. Operators generally maintain consistent, documented policies for scheduling and conducting property showings so that no protected characteristic influences whether a showing is offered or denied. Training staff on this provision and keeping records of showing requests and responses are practices commonly associated with compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 14-02.5-04 gives prospective renters and buyers the right not to be falsely told a dwelling is unavailable for inspection when it actually is, if that misrepresentation is based on a protected characteristic such as race, disability, familial status, or public-assistance status. If someone believes they were denied an inspection opportunity for a discriminatory reason, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights or with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Tenant-rights organizations and fair-housing councils can also help individuals understand what documentation may be relevant to such a complaint.
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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