North Dakota Residential Lease Agreement
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North Dakota Legal Requirements
Key ND statutes and obligations that apply to your residential lease agreement.
Requirements
- Governed by North Dakota Century Code §47-16; no statutory security deposit cap, but landlord must return deposit within 30 days of termination
- Landlord must provide written statement of property condition at move-in if a deposit is collected (NDCC §47-16-07.2)
- Written lease required for any term exceeding one year under the Statute of Frauds (NDCC §9-06-04)
Restrictions & Limits
- Self-help eviction (locking out tenant, removing belongings) is prohibited; formal eviction through district court required
- Landlord may not retaliate against a tenant who reports code violations or habitability issues
- Late fees are not capped by statute but must be reasonable and specified in the lease
Notice Requirements
Month-to-month tenancy: 30 days' written notice required by either party to terminate. Nonpayment of rent: 3 days' notice to quit before filing an eviction action (NDCC §33-06-01).
Official Statute References
Primary North Dakota statutes governing this document type.
North Dakota Residential Lease Agreement FAQ
Common questions about residential lease agreements under North Dakota law.
Is there a security deposit limit in North Dakota?
North Dakota does not cap the security deposit amount. However, the landlord must return the deposit within 30 days after termination with an itemized statement of any deductions; failure to do so may forfeit the right to retain any portion.
How much notice is required to end a month-to-month lease in North Dakota?
Either party must give 30 days' written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. For nonpayment of rent, the landlord must serve a 3-day written notice before filing an eviction action in district court.
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