Landlord-tenant law

North Dakota Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notice periods, lease termination requirements, and late fee rules for North Dakota.

Not legal advice. Current as of May 2026. Verify with a local attorney before any compliance decision.

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Security Deposit Max
1 month's rent (month-to-month or week-to-week); 2 months' rent (fixed-term lease)
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1
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Deposit Return Deadline
30 days
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1(3)
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Non-Payment Eviction Notice
3-day notice to pay or quit
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-32-01
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Month-to-Month Termination
30 days
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07
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Late Fee Cap
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and disclosed)
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Grace Period
No statutory grace period
North Dakota specific notes

North Dakota requires deposits to be held in a federally insured institution. Fargo does not have additional local landlord-tenant ordinances.

FAQ

Common North Dakota landlord questions

What is the maximum security deposit in North Dakota?+
1 month's rent (month-to-month or week-to-week); 2 months' rent (fixed-term lease). Governed by N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1. Deposit must be returned within 30 days after the lease ends.
What notice is required to evict a tenant in North Dakota for non-payment of rent?+
3-day notice to pay or quit. Per N.D. Cent. Code § 47-32-01. This is the notice period before a landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
How much notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in North Dakota?+
30 days. Per N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07. This applies to no-cause terminations of month-to-month leases.
Are late fees regulated in North Dakota?+
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and disclosed). Grace period: No statutory grace period. Even where no statutory cap exists, late fees must be reasonable and clearly disclosed in the lease.
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