N.D.C.C. §§ 14-02.5-01 through 14-02.5-46 § 14-02.5-18
Complaint.
Operative Text
14-02.5-18. Complaint.
1. The department shall investigate complaints of alleged discriminatory housing
practices. An aggrieved person may file a complaint with the department alleging the
discriminatory housing practice. The department may file a complaint. A complaint
must be in writing and must contain such information and be in such form as
prescribed by the department. A complaint must be filed on or before the first
anniversary of the date the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurs or
terminates, whichever is later. A complaint may be amended at any time.
2. On the filing of a complaint, the department shall give the aggrieved person notice that
the complaint has been received, advise the aggrieved person of the time limits and
choice of forums under this chapter, and not later than the tenth day after the date of
the filing of the complaint or the identification of an additional or substitute respondent
under section 14-02.5-21, serve on each respondent a notice identifying the alleged
discriminatory housing practice and advising the respondent of the procedural rights
and obligations of a respondent under this chapter and a copy of the original
complaint.Section 14-02.5-18 of the North Dakota Century Code establishes the formal process for initiating a housing discrimination complaint with the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights. A complaint must be submitted in writing, in the form the department requires, and must be filed within one year of the date the alleged discriminatory housing practice occurred or ended, whichever is later. Once a complaint is filed, the department is required to notify the person who filed it of applicable time limits and available forums, and must serve the named respondent with notice of the alleged practice and their procedural rights within ten days of filing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers named as respondents in a complaint filed under § 14-02.5-18 can expect to receive formal written notice from the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights within ten days of a complaint being filed or their identification as a respondent. That notice will identify the alleged discriminatory housing practice and outline the respondent's procedural rights and obligations under the chapter. Operators who maintain clear records of their housing practices and communications are generally better positioned to respond to department inquiries in a timely and organized manner.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 14-02.5-18, individuals who believe they have experienced a discriminatory housing practice in North Dakota have the right to file a written complaint with the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights, but must do so within one year of when the practice occurred or ended. After filing, the department is required to acknowledge receipt of the complaint and inform the filer of relevant time limits and the choice of forums available under the chapter. Those who believe their rights may have been violated can also reach out to a local tenant-rights organization or fair housing agency to better understand the complaint process and available options.
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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