How much notice is required to raise rent in North Dakota?
30 days notice
- 30 days notice for month-to-month
- No rent control
- Lease terms control
Legal basis: NDCC § 47-16-15
Know your rights as a renter in North Dakota. This guide covers security deposits, landlord entry, rent increases, eviction protections, and more under North Dakota law.
Legal basis: North Dakota landlord-tenant law — North Dakota Century Code
30
Days to Return Deposit
1 month's rent (2 in some cases)
Max Deposit
Reasonable
Entry Notice
Not Required
Deposit Escrow
What North Dakota law says about deposits
Maximum Deposit
1 month's rent (2 in some cases)
Return Deadline
30 days
Penalties, interest & late-fee rules under North Dakota law
If your deposit is wrongfully or late returned
Landlord must deliver an itemized statement and any amount due within 30 days after lease termination; landlord is liable for treble damages for any security deposit withheld without reasonable justification.
Interest on your deposit is required
Landlord must hold the deposit in a federally insured interest-bearing savings or checking account for the tenant's benefit; the actual interest accruing on the account is paid to the tenant at lease termination. No statutory interest rate is set. No interest is owed if the period of occupancy was less than 9 months.
Grace period
No mandatory grace period
Must be in the lease
Yes — a late fee is only enforceable if it is written into your lease
Your privacy protections
Required Notice Period
Reasonable notice
In North Dakota, your landlord must provide proper notice before entering your rental unit, except in genuine emergencies. This protects your right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of your home.
Exceptions: Landlords may enter without notice in cases of emergency (fire, flooding, etc.) or if you've abandoned the property.
30 days notice
Legal basis: NDCC § 47-16-15
Varies
Legal basis: NDCC § 47-16-13.1
Protected
Legal basis: NDCC § 47-16-39
Early termination
Legal basis: NDCC § 47-16-17.2
Self-help illegal
Legal basis: NDCC § 47-32-04
Important facts about North Dakota rental law
North Dakota limits security deposits to 1 month's rent (2 months in some cases).
North Dakota landlords must return deposits within 30 days of move-out.
North Dakota landlords must provide itemized deductions in writing.
North Dakota requires reasonable notice (typically 24 hours) before landlord entry.
Common questions about North Dakota tenant rights
In North Dakota, the security deposit limit is 1 month's rent (2 in some cases).
North Dakota landlords must return security deposits within 30 days after you move out.
In North Dakota, landlords must provide Reasonable notice notice before entering your rental unit.
Late fees in North Dakota: No statutory cap — must be reasonable. No mandatory grace period.
30 days notice. 30 days notice for month-to-month. No rent control. Lease terms control. Source: NDCC § 47-16-15.
Varies. Landlord must maintain habitability. Reasonable time to repair. Written notice required. Source: NDCC § 47-16-13.1.
Protected. Retaliation prohibited. Cannot evict for complaints. Document communications. Source: NDCC § 47-16-39.
Early termination. Can terminate early. Documentation required. No penalty. Source: NDCC § 47-16-17.2.
Self-help illegal. Self-help evictions illegal. Court process required. Contact police if locked out. Source: NDCC § 47-32-04.
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