Bill > HB1395

This bill establishes a new requirement for landlords in North Dakota regarding criminal, credit, or other background checks during the rental application process. Specifically, if a landlord requires a background check as a condition for executing a lease, the prospective tenant can request proof of the completed background check. The landlord must then provide this proof within fourteen days of receiving the background check results. If the landlord fails to furnish the proof within the specified timeframe, they must refund all fees paid by the prospective tenant for completing the background check. The bill aims to increase transparency in the rental application process by giving potential tenants the right to see the results of background checks that are used to evaluate their rental application, and provides a financial penalty for landlords who do not comply with this requirement.