This bill introduces a new section to chapter 47-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, which prohibits landlords from charging tenants a fee for accepting various forms of payment, including cash, checks, or money orders, for rent or any other payments required under a lease for real property.

The key provision inserted into the law states that "a landlord may not charge a tenant a fee to accept cash, a check, or a money order for the payment of rent or any other payment required by the landlord under a lease for real property." This legislation aims to protect tenants from additional financial burdens associated with payment methods for their housing obligations.