North Dakota Landlord-Tenant Law at a Glance
North Dakota caps deposits at one month’s rent for most tenants and separately allows a pet deposit of up to $2,500 or two months’ rent (N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.1). Deposits must be held in an interest-bearing account and returned with interest within 30 days.
How Long Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in North Dakota?
A North Dakota landlord has 30 days after the tenancy ends to return the deposit with interest and an itemized list of deductions.
| Maximum Deposit | One month’s rent; separate pet deposit up to $2,500 or two months’ rent |
| Return Deadline | 30 days |
| Interest Required | Yes |
| Itemized Statement | Required |
| Statute Reference | N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.1 |
How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent in North Dakota?
North Dakota has no rent control and no cap on increases; a month-to-month change needs one month’s notice.
| Late Fee Limit | No statutory cap |
| Rent Control Status | No rent control |
| Rent Increase Notice | One month for month-to-month |
| Statute Reference | N.D.C.C. § 47-16-15 |
How to Evict a Tenant in North Dakota
A North Dakota eviction starts with a 3-day written notice of intent to evict before the case is filed.
| Non-Payment Notice | 3 days’ notice of intent to evict |
| Month-to-Month Notice | One month |
| Statute Reference | N.D.C.C. §§ 33-06-02, 47-16-15 |
Can a Landlord Enter Without Permission in North Dakota?
No. North Dakota requires reasonable notice and entry at reasonable times, except in an emergency.
| Notice Required | Reasonable notice |
| Emergency Entry | Allowed |
| Statute Reference | N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.3 |
What Must a North Dakota Lease Disclose?
- Lead-based paint disclosure (pre-1978 housing)
What Repairs Is a Landlord Responsible For in North Dakota?
North Dakota landlords must keep the premises in a reasonable state of repair and fit for occupancy.
What North Dakota landlords must maintain
- • Keep the premises in reasonable repair and fit for habitation
- • Comply with applicable building and housing codes
What a North Dakota tenant can do
- • Court action for damages or repair orders
| Statute Reference | N.D.C.C. § 47-16-13.1 |