North Dakota · Late fees

North Dakota late fee law

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

The rule

Grace period
None required
Cap
No set cap
Grace period
No statutory grace period.
Limits on the fee
No statutory cap; the lease must state whether a late fee applies, the amount, and when it is charged.

Source: attorneygeneral.nd.gov

Last reviewed September 30, 2026

Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section.