N.D.C.C. §§ 14-02.5-01 through 14-02.5-46 § 14-02.5-43
Intervention by attorney general.
Operative Text
14-02.5-43. Intervention by attorney general.
On request of the department, the attorney general may intervene in an action under
sections 14-02.5-39 through 14-02.5-44 if the department certifies that the case is of general
public importance. The attorney general may obtain the same relief as is available to the
attorney general under subsection 2 of section 14-02.5-37.Under N.D.C.C. § 14-02.5-43, when the relevant state department certifies that a fair-housing case carries broad public importance, it may ask the Attorney General of North Dakota to step into that civil action. Once involved, the Attorney General can seek the same remedies available under the enforcement powers described in § 14-02.5-37(2), which may include injunctive relief and other corrective measures. This provision extends the reach of fair-housing enforcement beyond individual complainants to cases with wider societal impact.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in North Dakota should be aware that under § 14-02.5-43, fair-housing complaints are not always resolved solely between private parties. When the state department determines a case has general public importance, the Attorney General can enter the litigation and pursue the full range of remedies available under § 14-02.5-37(2). Compliant operators generally maintain consistent, documented non-discriminatory policies and practices precisely because enforcement can escalate to the state's highest legal officer.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you are involved in a fair-housing matter in North Dakota, § 14-02.5-43 means that the state's enforcement apparatus can grow beyond your individual complaint. The department may certify your case as one of general public importance, prompting the Attorney General to intervene and seek remedies under § 14-02.5-37(2) on a broader basis. Tenants who believe their fair-housing rights have been violated may wish to contact the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights or a local tenant-rights organization to understand how this provision 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.
Generated October 28, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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