North Dakota Tenant Rights Guide
Security deposits, eviction laws, rent control, and tenant protections in North Dakota
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North Dakota landlord-tenant law (NDCC § 47-16 et seq.) caps security deposits at 1 month's rent and requires return within 30 days. No specific advance entry notice period is defined — reasonable notice is expected. There is no rent control, just cause eviction requirement, or repair-and-deduct right.
Security Deposit Max
1 month's rent
Deposit Return
30 days
Entry Notice Required
Not required
Rent Control
Not permitted
Just Cause Eviction
Not required
Repair & Deduct
Not allowed
Detailed Protections
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Security Deposit Limit
1 month's rent (NDCC § 47-16-07.1)
Strong Protection
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Deposit Return Period
30 days after lease ends with itemized statement
Protection Exists
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Entry Notice Required
No specific statute — reasonable notice required
Limited Protection
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Rent Control
Not permitted statewide
No Protection
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Repair & Deduct
Not allowed by statute
No Protection
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Just Cause Eviction
Not required
No Protection
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Retaliation Protection
Prohibited — NDCC § 47-16-17.1
Protection Exists
Last reviewed 2026. Laws change — verify with your state attorney general or a local tenant rights organization.
Common Questions
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