The proposed bill establishes a new chapter in Title 23 of the North Dakota Century Code to regulate mobile home parks, focusing on tenant rights and landlord responsibilities. It allows the department of health and human services to appoint a receiver when a mobile home park's license is revoked due to repeated violations or health and safety threats. The bill outlines the conditions for appointing a receiver, their responsibilities, and the process for terminating their oversight. Additionally, it requires mobile home park owners to provide annual ownership information and introduces penalties for non-compliance.

The bill also amends existing licensing regulations, requiring evidence of local zoning compliance and details about water supply and waste disposal methods in license applications. It clarifies that licenses are non-transferable and sets penalties for operating without one. Notably, the bill removes the previous requirement for a right of first refusal for residents before the sale or transfer of a mobile home park, while still mandating that owners inform residents of their rights. It prohibits new owners from forcing tenants to sell or transfer their mobile homes and requires advance written notice of any changes to park rules. The bill aims to enhance tenant protections, limit rent increases, and provide tenants with a defense mechanism during eviction proceedings, ensuring fair treatment within mobile home parks.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 23-10-03, 23-10-04, 23-10-06, 23-10-06.2, 23-10-12, 47-10-28
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Paulson: 23-10-03, 23-10-04, 23-10-06, 23-10-06.2, 23-10-12, 47-10-28
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 23-10-03, 23-10-04, 23-10-06, 23-10-06.2, 23-10-12, 47-10-28
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Kasper: 23-10-03, 23-10-04, 23-10-06, 23-10-06.2, 23-10-12, 47-10-28