On Apr. 11, ND LEG enacted bill prohibiting fees for certain payments.
ND LEG enacted HB 1610 to create new section Fee for accepting check or other instrument of payment prohibited under ND LEG 47-16, re leasing real property.
Document dated Apr. 11, 2025, was received on Apr. 24, 2025, due to a fixed feed.
Bill Provisions
Landlord may not charge a tenant a fee to accept cash, check, or money order for rent payment or other payment required by the landlord under a lease for real property.
Legislative History
On Jan. 20, 2025, bill introduced in the House; on Feb. 7, 2025, bill passed House.
On Feb. 10, 2025, bill introduced into Senate; on Apr. 1, 2025, bill passed Senate.
On Apr. 8, 2025, delivered to governor; on Apr. 11, 2025, bill signed by the governor.
Effectiveness
Per ND Constitution, upon approval by governor, bill becomes effective Aug. 1, 2025.
