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ND SB2385
Bill
Status
4/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bob Paulson
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to petition district court to place a mobile home park under receivership when its license is revoked for repeated or serious violations or to protect health and safety
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Requires new mobile home park owners to obtain a license within 30 days of purchase, notify tenants of ownership changes within 5 business days, and provide contact information for managers and emergency services
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Caps late fees at 10% of monthly rent plus no more than $5 per day, and prohibits utility charges without individual meters for each mobile home
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Establishes tenant protections including 90 days' notice before rent increases on month-to-month leases, 3 months to remedy violations of new park rules, and eviction notices must state tenants have the right to remain until a court order is issued
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Creates civil penalties of $100 per day (up to $10,000) for operating without a license, and $2,500 to $10,000 for violations of tenant protection provisions, with landlord violations serving as a defense to eviction proceedings
Legislative Description
Licensure and regulation of mobile home parks; and to provide a penalty.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23
4/24/2025