N.D.C.C. §§ 14-02.5-01 through 14-02.5-46 § 14-02.5-08
Brokerage services.
Operative Text
14-02.5-08. Brokerage services.
A person may not deny an individual access to, or membership or participation in, a
multiple-listing service, real estate brokers' organization, or other service, organization, or facility
relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings, or discriminate against an individual in the
terms or conditions of access, membership, or participation in the organization, service, or
facility because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, familial status, national origin, or
status with respect to marriage or public assistance.Section 14-02.5-08 of the North Dakota Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination in access to real estate brokerage services and related organizations. Specifically, no one may be denied membership in or participation in a multiple-listing service, real estate brokers' organization, or similar facility on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, familial status, national origin, or marital or public-assistance status. The rule also bars discriminatory terms or conditions of access to such services, not just outright denial.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 14-02.5-08, real estate professionals and brokerage organizations are expected to apply uniform, non-discriminatory criteria when granting access to multiple-listing services, brokers' organizations, and related facilities. Compliant operators review their membership policies, fee structures, and participation rules to ensure none of the protected characteristics—such as disability, familial status, or national origin—play any role in those decisions. Documenting consistent, objective standards for membership and access is a common practice among operators seeking to align with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 14-02.5-08 gives individuals the right to access real estate brokerage services and related organizations without facing discrimination based on characteristics such as race, disability, familial status, or public-assistance status. If you believe you have been denied access to or treated differently within a multiple-listing service or brokers' organization for a protected reason, you may have grounds to file a complaint with the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights, which administers the state's fair housing law. Tenant-rights organizations and fair housing councils can also help explain what documentation and procedural options may be available under this provision.
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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