North Dakota Rental Laws
North Dakota Century Code §§ 47-16-01 to 47-16-42
Termination for Nonpayment Notice (Eviction Notice) | Unconditional Quit Notice Rent has to be 3 Days late 47-32-01 When eviction maintainable |
Termination for Lease Violation Notice | 3-Day Notice 47-32-02 Appearance ‑ Notice of intention to evict ‑ When required ‑ When and how served |
Small Claim Court Limit | North Dakota Small Claim Court Limit is $15,000 |
Handling Abandoned Property | 47-16-30.1 Abandoned property ‑ Disposal by lessor |
Penalty for Self-Help Eviction | Triple damages |
Tenant Withholding Rent for Repairs | 47-16-13 When lessee may repair or vacate premises If within a reasonable time after notice from the lessee of dilapidations which the lessor ought to repair the lessor neglects to do so, the lessee may: 1. Repair the premises and deduct the expense of such repair from the rent; 2. Recover it in any other lawful manner from the lessor; or 3. Vacate the premises, in which case the lessee shall be discharged from further payment of rent or performance of other conditions. |
Required Disclosures | Move-In Checklist Required 47-16-07.2 Statement detailing condition of premises to accompany rental agreement |
Non-Refundable Fees | |
Security Deposit Rules | Security Deposit Amount: up to 1-month rent; up to 2 months rent or $2,500 (whichever is greater) for tenants with pets; up to 2 months for tenants with felony convictions An escrow account required, interest must be paid for leases over 9 months Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 30 days 47-16-07.1 Real property and dwelling security deposits ‑ Limitations and requirements |
Month-to-Month Notice | 30 days |
Payment of Rent | 47-16-20 Rents ‑ When payable |
Property Entry Notice | Reasonable notice |