North Dakota Landlord Compliance
Everything you're responsible for as a landlord in North Dakota
Rent control, just-cause eviction, deposits, entry, repairs and recordkeeping, written for people who own or manage a few units, checked against the official sources, and kept current when the rules move.
Jurisdiction
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Rent cap · Detail
No state limit on rent increases; political subdivisions may not enact, maintain or enforce any ordinance controlling the amount of rent for private residential or commercial property.
Deposit cap · Detail
Security may not exceed one month's rent, except up to two months' rent from a person convicted of a felony or with a judgment for breaching a prior rental agreement. Separate pet deposit up to the greater of $2,500 or two months' rent.
Rent increase notice · Detail
In month-to-month leases the landlord may change the terms (incl. rent) effective at month-end by written notice at least 30 days before the end of the month; tenant may then terminate with 25 days' notice (§ 47-16-15(3)). Fixed-term rent set by lease.
City rules · Detail
Political subdivisions may not control rents on private residential or commercial property (may manage property they hold fee title to). No local rent-control or just-cause ordinances known.
Just cause · Detail
In month-to-month tenancies either party may terminate on at least one calendar month's written notice (unless a longer period is agreed in writing); no ground is required.
Return deadline · Detail
Itemization of any amounts applied, with refund or balance due, must be delivered or mailed to the tenant's last furnished address within 30 days after termination of the lease and delivery of possession; interest not required if occupancy < 9 months.
Nonpayment notice · Detail
Eviction lies when a lessee fails to pay rent for three days after it is due; before filing, three days' written notice of intention to evict must be served. Statute does not expressly grant a cure right.
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