This bill introduces a new chapter to Title 23 of the North Dakota Century Code, focusing on the regulation and management of mobile home parks. It empowers the Department of Health and Human Services to petition for receivership in cases of repeated health and safety violations, with the court appointing the commissioner as the receiver responsible for maintaining the park and rectifying issues. Additionally, the bill requires new owners to submit annual ownership information to the department and imposes civil penalties for noncompliance. It also enhances existing regulations concerning licensing, inspection, and penalties for operating without a license.

The legislation aims to strengthen tenant protections by prohibiting park owners from forcing tenants to sell or transfer their mobile homes and requiring a minimum of thirty days' notice for any changes to park rules. It grants tenants three months to address non-compliance before eviction proceedings can commence and restricts utility fees to homes with individual meters. The bill also limits late fees and establishes a defense for tenants in eviction cases based on landlord violations. Overall, the bill seeks to improve tenant rights, ensure fair treatment, and provide a structured approach to dispute resolution and compliance enforcement 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