North Dakota Community Association Laws
HOAs (no dedicated act), Condominiums (Ch. 47-04.1), Mobile Home Parks (Ch. 23-10 & Ch. 47-32), corporate acts (Ch. 10-33 / 10-19.1), Real Estate Commission (Ch. 43-23), NDAC 33-33 for parks. Reference hub
North Dakota takes a light-touch, local-control approach to community associations. There’s no stand-alone HOA act; most HOAs operate as nonprofits under corporate law and their recorded covenants. Condominiums are covered by a concise statute that focuses on declarations, bylaws, assessments, liens, and owner rights—recently expanded to protect political signs and to facilitate EV-charging installations. Manufactured-home communities see the most state regulation through health and licensing rules and targeted tenant protections. Net effect: flexibility for boards, but owners should rely on recorded documents, corporate statutes, and targeted provisions like resale disclosures for HOA/condo properties.
At a glance
- HOAs: No dedicated “HOA Act.” Organized under nonprofit corporate law (Ch. 10-33) with obligations driven by declarations/bylaws. Resale disclosures required (see 47-10-02.3).
- Condos: Ch. 47-04.1 (administration/bylaws, assessments & liens, political signs, EV-charging).
- Manufactured-home parks: Ch. 23-10 (licensing/health/safety) + Ch. 47-32 (eviction; park-tenant defenses) + park owner duties in Ch. 47-10.
- Corporate form: Ch. 10-33 (nonprofits); some associations may use 10-19.1 (business corps) or 10-36 (nonprofit LLCs).
- Managers: No specific CAM license. Property management that performs leasing/brokerage generally falls under the Real Estate Commission (Ch. 43-23).
Primary Statutes
Condominiums — Chapter 47-04.1
Declarations & bylaws; assessments & liens; political signs; EV-charging rights.
Homeowners’ Associations — (No dedicated HOA Act)
Operate under recorded covenants and corporate law; seller must furnish HOA/condo disclosures in transfers.
47-10 — Real Property Transfers (incl. 47-10-02.3 disclosures) — PDF
Mobile Home Parks — Chapter 23-10
Licensing, inspections, health & safety; change-of-use notices; park operations.
Eviction Procedures — Chapter 47-32
State eviction process; 47-32-01.1 provides mobile-home-park tenant defense tied to 47-10-28.
Corporate Acts — Chapters 10-33, 10-19.1, 10-36
Entity law for nonprofit corporations, business corporations, and nonprofit LLCs.
10-33: Nonprofit Corporations ·
10-19.1: Business Corporations ·
10-36: Nonprofit LLCs
Real Estate Commission — Chapter 43-23
No separate CAM license; brokerage/leasing activity generally requires licensure under this chapter.
Popular Sections (direct links)
HOA / Transfers
Condominiums (Ch. 47-04.1)
Mobile Home Parks (Ch. 23-10)
Administrative Rules (ND Administrative Code)
No condo/HOA-specific agency rules. Manufactured-home communities are regulated under NDAC Article 33-33.
Mobile Home Parks
Agency Code Index
Licensing Help
Management & Licensing
Community Association Managers
- No separate “CAM” license in North Dakota.
- Activities involving leasing/brokerage typically require licensure under the State Real Estate Commission (Ch. 43-23).
Handy References
Governing Documents & Overlays
- Governing documents: Articles (or LLC agreement), recorded Declaration/CC&Rs (or Condo Declaration), Bylaws, Rules/Resolutions.
- Federal overlays: Fair Housing Act, ADA (where applicable), FDCPA (collections), FCC OTARD (antennas), etc.
- State/local overlays: Building codes, health/sanitation (for parks), local ordinances.
- Conflicts: Recorded covenants and corporate law control unless superseded by statute. Seek counsel for interpretation.
Helpful Contacts
ND Dept. of Health & Human Services — Food & Lodging
- Scope: Licenses/inspects mobile-home & RV parks; enforces NDAC 33-33.
- Info: Mobile/RV/Campground page
- Phone: (701) 328-1291
ND Real Estate Commission
- Scope: Licensing for brokerage/property-management functions.
- Sections: Ch. 43-23 — Sections
- Site: ndrealestatecommission.com
Secretary of State — Corporations
- Scope: Association filings; annual reports.
- Guide: Nonprofit Guide (PDF)
Dept. of Labor & Human Rights
- Scope: State fair-housing enforcement.
- Info: Housing Discrimination
- Phone: (701) 328-2660
Disclaimer
This page is a general reference and not legal advice. Laws and rules change; always verify the current text on the official linked sites and consult qualified counsel for your situation.
Last updated: September 10, 2025