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North Dakota Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction process, late fees, and more for North Dakota landlords. All citations reference actual North Dakota statutes.

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Security DepositNotice PeriodEvictionLate FeeLease TerminationRent IncreaseHabitabilityLandlord EntryFair Housing
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Security Deposit Rules

N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1
Security deposit limited to 1 month rent (2 months if special conditions). Must be returned within 30 days. Itemized statement of deductions required.
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Notice Period Requirements

N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-15
Month-to-month requires 30 days notice. Lease violation varies. Nonpayment requires notice before eviction filing.
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Eviction Process

N.D. Cent. Code § 33-06-01
Nonpayment: 3-day notice to pay or quit (written demand). Lease violation: notice per lease. Court filing required for eviction. Self-help prohibited.
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Late Fee Rules

N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-01
No statutory cap on late fees. No required grace period. Fees must be reasonable and specified in lease.
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Lease Termination

N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-15
Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: 30 days notice. Year-to-year: 3 months notice. Early termination for military.
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Rent Increase Rules

N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-01
No rent control. No statutory limit on increases. Proper notice required for month-to-month tenancies.
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Habitability Standards

N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-13.1
Landlord must maintain premises in fit and habitable condition, comply with building codes, maintain structural integrity, plumbing, heating, and electrical systems.
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Landlord Entry Rules

N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.3
Landlord must give reasonable notice before entry. No specific statutory period. Emergency entry without notice. Lease should define terms.
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Fair Housing Protections

N.D. Cent. Code § 14-02.4-12
North Dakota Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, public assistance status, and familial status.
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