ND HB1229

Landlords of mobile home parks may purchase utility services on behalf of tenants but may not charge more than the cost per unit paid to the utility supplier, plus a reasonable administrative fee capped at 10 percent of the utility service cost.

Landlords must provide tenants access to meter reading records and may not charge tenants for utility services used in common areas of the mobile home park.

Landlords must disclose the initial administrative fee amount and any subsequent changes in the written rental agreement.

Landlords must provide tenants with monthly itemized bills listing charges for each utility service, cost per unit, consumption amounts, administrative fees, rent due separately, and unit measurements.

Violations are subject to civil penalties not exceeding $500 per violation, with a 30-day cure period before liability applies.