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North Dakota landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a North Dakota landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

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Security deposit

1 month ($2,500 for pets)

Return: 30 days

Late fees

Reasonable

Entry notice

Reasonable notice

Termination notice

30 days

Rent control

Prohibited

Required disclosures

Every North Dakota residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Lead-based paint

Notable North Dakota quirk

Separate $2,500 cap for pet damage.

Eviction timelines in North Dakota

See filing fees, timelines, and estimated total costs for North Dakota.

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Baked in

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Other states

Alabama

1 month's rent

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

Arkansas

2 months' rent

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

Colorado

No statutory cap

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)