North Dakota Lease Agreement PDF
North Dakota at a glance: Security Deposit Limit: 1 month's rent (2 months with pets; 3 months with prior eviction) · Deposit Return Deadline: 30 days after move-out · Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month: 30 days
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Lease Agreements in North Dakota
North Dakota landlord-tenant law is governed by N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-01 et seq. North Dakota limits security deposits to one month's rent for standard tenancies, with higher limits allowed for pets and tenants with prior evictions.
Deposits must be returned within 30 days. North Dakota has no rent control. Evictions begin with a 3-day notice for non-payment.
North Dakota Lease Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | North Dakota Rule |
|---|---|
| Security Deposit Limit | 1 month's rent (2 months with pets; 3 months with prior eviction) |
| Deposit Return Deadline | 30 days after move-out |
| Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month | 30 days |
| Eviction Notice (Non-Payment) | 3-Day Notice |
| Rent Control | None |
| Governing Law | N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-01 |
North Dakota Legal Requirements
- Security deposit capped at 1 month's rent (standard); higher limits for pets or prior eviction history.
- Deposits must be returned within 30 days with itemized deductions.
- Lead paint disclosure required for pre-1978 properties.
- Landlords must maintain the property in a habitable condition.
North Dakota Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's North Dakota legal resources or your state legislature's official website.