N.D.C.C. §§ 14-02.5-01 through 14-02.5-46 § 14-02.5-35
Order in preceding five years.
Operative Text
14-02.5-35. Order in preceding five years.
If the department issues an order against a respondent against whom another order was
issued within the preceding five years under section 14-02.5-33, the department shall send a
copy of each order to the attorney general.Section 14-02.5-35 of the North Dakota Century Code establishes an escalation mechanism within the state's fair housing enforcement process. When the relevant department issues a discrimination order against a respondent who already received a similar order within the previous five years under § 14-02.5-33, the department is required to forward copies of both orders to the attorney general. This provision creates an automatic referral pathway for repeat violators, signaling that repeat fair housing violations receive heightened governmental attention.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to North Dakota's fair housing laws under N.D.C.C. §§ 14-02.5-01 through 14-02.5-46 should be aware that § 14-02.5-35 creates an automatic escalation process for repeat findings. A compliant operator generally ensures that all staff involved in leasing, management, and tenant interactions are trained on fair housing obligations so that no order is issued in the first place. Receiving a second order within five years of a prior one under § 14-02.5-33 triggers mandatory referral to the attorney general, which represents a significant escalation in the level of government scrutiny involved.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 14-02.5-35 of the North Dakota Century Code provides an important protection for individuals who have experienced housing discrimination by a respondent with a prior enforcement history. If the department finds that a respondent has already been subject to an order under § 14-02.5-33 within the past five years, the matter is automatically elevated to the attorney general's office. Tenants who believe they have experienced discrimination may benefit from contacting the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights or a local tenant-rights organization to understand how the complaint and order process under §§ 14-02.5-01 through 14-02.5-46 might apply to their situation.
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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