North Dakota HOA Laws 2026: SB 2229 Disclosure, §47-04.1
State Summary
Got a North Dakota HOA fine? SB 2229 (§47-10-02.3) caps buyer liability and §10-33-45 binds directors to good faith. Know your rights — free defense guide.
Governing Law: North Dakota Condominium Act (N.D.C.C. §47-04.1-01 to -16, condominiums). No comprehensive planned-community HOA act; non-condo HOAs rely on CC&Rs + the Nonprofit Corporation Act (N.D.C.C. §10-33) and general Century Code property law.
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North Dakota regulates homeowners associations primarily through the North Dakota Condominium Act (N.D.C.C. §47-04.1-01 to §47-04.1-16), which governs condominium associations. For non-condominium planned communities, North Dakota relies on CC&Rs, bylaws, and the North Dakota Nonprofit Corporation Act (N.D.C.C. §10-33) along with general property law under the Century Code.
Like neighboring Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming, North Dakota does not impose statutory fine caps or mandate detailed enforcement procedures for HOAs. The state takes a property-rights-focused approach, leaving governance details largely to each association's governing documents.
This guide covers your rights as a North Dakota homeowner, how to fight HOA violations, fine limits under your governing documents, and strategies for dealing with board overreach. Understanding your CC&Rs is critical in North Dakota because they serve as your primary source of rights and protections.
Max Fine
Set by CC&Rs
Aggregate Cap
No statutory cap
Notice Period
Reasonable notice (per CC&Rs)
Hearing
Per CC&Rs (no HOA statute)
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North Dakota HOA Laws & Homeowner Rights
North Dakota does not have a comprehensive planned community act. HOAs are governed by a combination of the Condominium Act, the Nonprofit Corporation Act, CC&Rs, and general property law under the Century Code. One recent addition: N.D.C.C.
Read the full North Dakota HOA laws guide →North Dakota HOA Fine Limits & Lien Procedures
North Dakota does not impose a statutory maximum fine for HOA violations. Like most states in the northern Great Plains, fine amounts are determined by each association's governing documents rather than state law.
Read the full North Dakota HOA fine-limits guide →How to Fight an HOA Violation in North Dakota
North Dakota's HOA enforcement framework relies primarily on governing documents and general legal principles rather than HOA-specific legislation. Your CC&Rs are the most important document for understanding your rights and the HOA's enforcement powers.
Read the full North Dakota dispute guide →Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota HOA Laws
What is the maximum HOA fine in North Dakota?
North Dakota does not set a maximum HOA fine by statute. Fine amounts are determined by each HOA's CC&Rs and fine schedule. However, North Dakota courts apply reasonableness standards and will not enforce fines that are excessive, punitive, or disproportionate to the violation.
What laws govern HOAs in North Dakota?
North Dakota HOAs are governed by the Condominium Act (N.D.C.C. §47-04.1) for condominiums, the Nonprofit Corporation Act (N.D.C.C. §10-33) for corporate governance, CC&Rs and bylaws, and general property law under the North Dakota Century Code. There is no comprehensive planned community act.
Does my North Dakota HOA have to give me a hearing before fining me?
North Dakota does not have a statutory hearing requirement for HOA fines. Whether you have hearing rights depends on your CC&Rs and bylaws — and the association must follow its own documents, since they are enforced as contracts. Board members also owe a statutory duty to act in good faith and in the corporation's best interests (N.D.C.C. §10-33-45), which supports challenges to arbitrary or retaliatory fining.
Can my North Dakota HOA foreclose on my home for unpaid assessments?
Yes. Under the Condominium Act (§47-04.1-11) and CC&R provisions, HOAs can place liens for unpaid assessments and pursue foreclosure. North Dakota uses judicial foreclosure, meaning a court must approve the action. This gives you the opportunity to raise defenses in court.
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Official North Dakota sources
Primary government sources, so you can read the law yourself rather than take our summary for it. Links checked 2026-08-12.
- Governing statute
- N.D. Cent. Code ch. 47-04.1 — Condominium Ownership of Real Property (official state site)North Dakota has no separate homeowners-association act, and this chapter carries no statutory short title.
- State agency with HOA jurisdiction
- None. North Dakota has no state agency with jurisdiction over HOA disputes. Associations organized as nonprofit corporations answer to their own members and to the courts, not to a regulator.
- Consumer protection
- North Dakota Attorney General consumer resourcesAttorneys General handle consumer fraud. They generally do not adjudicate HOA governance or fine disputes.