State Landlord Laws

North Dakota Landlord
Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, rent control status, and the forms you need as a North Dakota landlord.

North Dakota Landlord-Tenant Law at a Glance

Security Deposit Limit
1 month

Maximum is 1 month's rent (NDCC § 47-16-07.1). Must be returned within 30 days of lease termination with itemized deductions.

Notice Requirements
3 days (nonpayment) / 3 days (other violations) / 1 month (month-to-month)

3-day notice to pay or quit for nonpayment. 1-month notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy.

Rent Control
No

North Dakota has no rent control laws and no city has enacted rent control.

Required Disclosures
  • Move-in condition statement
  • Landlord's name and address
  • Lead paint disclosure (pre-1978)
Eviction Timeline
3–5 weeks

North Dakota's eviction (Unlawful Detainer) process typically resolves in 3–5 weeks from filing.

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Legal Forms

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