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North Dakota landlord-tenant rules

The six rules landlords and renters ask about most in North Dakota, each with the statute it comes from.

Last reviewed September 30, 2026 Official resource: attorneygeneral.nd.gov

30 days

to return a deposit

Security deposit

North Dakota landlords have 30 days to return a security deposit after you move out.

30 days

landlord notice, month-to-month

Notice to vacate

In North Dakota, landlords and tenants must each give 30 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.

No cap

on late fees

Late fees

North Dakota law sets no dollar or percentage cap on late fees and no required grace period, so your lease sets the terms.

From an official summary

30 days

notice before an increase

Rent increase notice

North Dakota landlords must give at least 30 days’ notice before raising the rent on a month-to-month tenancy.

No fixed period

notice before entry

Landlord entry

North Dakota law sets no fixed notice period before a landlord enters.

$15,000

small claims limit

Small claims limit

In North Dakota, you can sue for up to $15,000 in small claims court.

Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section. The law behind each rule: North Dakota Century Code, Chapter 47-16 (Leasing of Real Property) and Chapter 47-32 (Eviction).

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