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North Dakota Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notices, rent control, and more for North Dakota.

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Every rule on this page is drawn from state statutes and municipal codes and summarized with AI assistance. Each one cites the statute it's based on and links to a published text of that law so you can read it firsthand. Where a page says a city or county has no local rule on a topic, that means none was found for the topics covered here — not that none exists. Local governments also regulate rental housing in ways these pages don't track, including registration, licensing, inspections and habitability standards. These summaries may be incomplete or out of date, laws change often, and every property and tenancy has specifics a summary can't capture — so treat this as a starting point for your own research, not as legal advice, and check with the local jurisdiction and a qualified attorney before acting on your particular situation.

What to Know in North Dakota

Sources last checked July 2026

North Dakota caps most security deposits at one month's rent, but allows up to two months in only two narrow situations: renting to a tenant with a felony conviction, or where a court has entered judgment against the tenant for violating a prior lease — not for general credit or rental-history risk, under NDCC § 47-16-07.1. Eviction requires just a 3-day notice for either unpaid rent or a lease violation, with no requirement to offer a chance to cure a non-monetary violation first. NDCC § 47-16-02.1 bars any North Dakota city or county from enacting rent control.

  • 3-day notice required before eviction for nonpayment of rent
  • 30-day move-out notice required for month-to-month tenancies
  • North Dakota expressly prohibits rent control under NDCC § 47-16-02.1.
  • Under NDCC § 47-16-15, landlords must provide at least 30 days' written notice before the expiration of the current month to change the terms of a month-to-month lease,...
  • Under NDCC § 47-16-07.1, North Dakota limits security deposits to one month rent for standard residential tenancies.
5 rules summarized · Each linked to the law it cites

Security Deposit Limits

Security Deposit Limits

What is the security deposit limit in North Dakota?

Under NDCC § 47-16-07.1, North Dakota limits security deposits to one month rent for standard residential tenancies. A landlord may charge up to two months rent only in two specific circumstances: from a tenant who has been convicted of a felony offense, as an incentive to rent to that individual, or from a tenant who has had a judgment entered against them for violating the terms of a previous rental agreement. It is not available for generic credit-history or rental-history risk assessments. The deposit must be returned within 30 days after the tenant vacates and the lease terminates, with an itemized statement of any deductions.

NDCC § 47-16-07.1

Eviction Notice Requirements

Eviction Notice Requirements

What are the eviction notice requirements in North Dakota?

North Dakota requires a 3-day written notice of intention to evict before a landlord may file an eviction action for nonpayment of rent (NDCC § 47-32-02, referencing the nonpayment ground in § 47-32-01(4)). For lease violations other than nonpayment — violation of a material term of a written lease (§ 47-32-01(8)) — a 3-day notice is also required, and the landlord is not obliged to give the tenant an opportunity to cure. For month-to-month tenancies terminated without cause, at least one calendar month written notice is required (NDCC § 47-16-15(2)). Once the notice period expires without compliance, the landlord may file a Forcible Entry and Detainer action in district court.

NDCC §§ 47-32-01, 47-32-02, 47-16-15(2)

Rent Increase Notice Periods

Rent Increase Notice Periods

How much notice is required for rent increases in North Dakota?

Under NDCC § 47-16-15, landlords must provide at least 30 days' written notice before the expiration of the current month to change the terms of a month-to-month lease, including a rent increase. The notice, once served on the tenant, operates to establish the new rent terms if the tenant continues in possession after the expiration of the notice period. For mobile home park tenancies on a month-to-month basis, 90 days' notice is required for any rent increase. Fixed-term leases cannot be increased mid-term.

NDCC § 47-16-15

Rent Control / Rent Increase Caps

Rent Control / Rent Increase Caps

Is there rent control in North Dakota?

North Dakota expressly prohibits rent control under NDCC § 47-16-02.1. Political subdivisions, including cities and counties, may not enact, maintain, or enforce any ordinance or resolution that would have the effect of controlling the amount of rent charged for leasing private residential or commercial property. There is no cap on how much a landlord may raise rent, and no local jurisdiction may impose one. North Dakota is one of the most landlord-friendly states in the country with respect to rent pricing.

NDCC § 47-16-02.1

Move-Out & Lease Termination Notice

Move-Out & Lease Termination Notice

What is the move-out notice requirement in North Dakota?

For month-to-month tenancies in North Dakota, either the landlord or tenant must give at least 30 days' written notice before the end of the rental period to terminate the tenancy. This notice must be given before the expiration of the month in which the termination is to occur. For week-to-week tenancies, at least 7 days' notice is required. Fixed-term leases automatically expire at the end of the lease term without additional notice. Written notice is required to be served in a reasonable manner that actually informs the other party.

NDCC § 47-16-15

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