North Dakota has no statewide bed bug law and Fargo has no specific local ordinance, but landlords must provide habitable rentals under NDCC §47-16-13.1 and address infestations as part of housing maintenance duties.
Fargo does not have a dedicated bed bug ordinance like Minneapolis or Chicago. Instead, bed bug infestations fall under the general habitability obligations imposed on landlords by North Dakota Century Code §47-16-13.1, which requires rental units to be fit for habitation. Tenants are expected to report infestations promptly and cooperate with treatment. FCPH does not typically inspect for bed bugs but may investigate when an infestation poses a broader public health risk in multifamily housing. Disputes are usually handled through small claims or housing court.
A landlord who refuses to treat a documented infestation may face habitability claims, rent abatement, and potential lease termination by the tenant.
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