Protections for North Dakota renters face skepticism in committee
Three new bills in North Dakota aim to enhance protections for renters, but they face a skeptical Senate Industry and Business Committee. Senate Bills 2235, 2236, and 2237 focus on addressing late fees and providing tenants with options for recourse against non-compliant landlords. With nearly 35% of households renting and many struggling to afford housing, these proposals seek to tackle the pressures of rising fees and the risk of homelessness. However, concerns remain about their effectiveness and impact on landlord practices.
The Bismarck Tribune has the full story; bill details are below.
SB 2235
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 47-16-20 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to rents and the priority of payments under a rental agreement.
House Sponsors: Foss (D, District 44), Schneider (D, District 21),
Senate Sponsors: Braunberger (D, District 10), Barta (R, District 43), Cory (R, District 42),
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SB 2236
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 47-16-20 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to late fees on rents under a rental agreement.
House Sponsors: Schneider (D, District 21), VanWinkle (R, District 3),
Senate Sponsors: Braunberger (D, District 10), Barta (R, District 43), Cory (R, District 42),
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SB 2237
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 34-05 and a new subsection to section 34-05-01.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the labor commissioner’s oversight of certain landlord-tenant disputes.
House Sponsors: Hendrix (R, District 10), Schneider (D, District 21),
Senate Sponsors: Braunberger (D, District 10), Barta (R, District 43), Cory (R, District 42),
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