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North Dakota residential lease agreement.

Everything a North Dakota lease must get right in 2026 — deposit limits, late fees, notice periods, and required disclosures — plus a free builder that applies each rule for you and outputs a signable PDF.

1 monthSecurity deposit cap

30 daysDeposit return deadline

ReasonableEntry notice required

30 daysTo end month-to-month

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Security deposits in North Dakota

North Dakota caps security deposits at 1 month of rent. Up to greater of $2,500 or 2 months if tenant has pets After the tenancy ends, the deposit must be returned within 30 days. With itemized deductions; interest owed if occupancy 9+ months Returning one now? Use the free North Dakota deposit return letter generator — it computes the deadline and itemizes deductions for you.

Late fees and grace periods

North Dakota sets no statutory dollar cap on late fees, but courts require them to be reasonable and they must appear in the written lease. No grace period is required by statute, though many leases include one. No statutory cap; must be in lease and reasonable. No statutory grace period.

Landlord entry and notices

North Dakota has no fixed entry-notice statute — reasonable notice is the standard, and the lease should spell it out. Reasonable notice required, no fixed hours; 24 hours customary. Ending a month-to-month tenancy takes 30 days' written notice (One month's written notice). Rent increases require 30 days' advance notice (30 days for month-to-month; 90 days for mobile-home lots). Planning an increase? The free North Dakota rent increase notice generator applies the notice period automatically.

Required disclosures in a North Dakota lease

Lead-based paint (federal). Pamphlet + known-hazard disclosure required (Required when: pre-1978 housing.)
Move-in condition statement. Written condition statement at lease signing, signed by both parties (Always required.)

Clauses you can’t put in a North Dakota lease

Waiver of statutory deposit rights
Clauses limiting landlord's habitability duties

Utilities and pets

Utilities: No specific statute; lease should allocate utilities. Pets: Pet owners: total deposit may rise to greater of $2,500 or 2 months' rent.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in North Dakota?

North Dakota caps security deposits at 1 month of rent. Up to greater of $2,500 or 2 months if tenant has pets

How long does a North Dakota landlord have to return the deposit?

30 days after the tenancy ends. With itemized deductions; interest owed if occupancy 9+ months

Are late fees limited in North Dakota?

There's no statutory dollar cap, but fees must be reasonable and stated in the lease. No statutory cap; must be in lease and reasonable. No statutory grace period

How much notice before a landlord can enter the unit in North Dakota?

North Dakota has no fixed statutory period — reasonable notice applies. Reasonable notice required, no fixed hours; 24 hours customary

Does North Dakota have rent control?

No statewide rent control. No rent control; no cap on increase amounts

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Key statutes: N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.1 · § 47-16-07 · § 47-16-15. Last reviewed 2026-07. This guide summarizes state law for convenience and is not legal advice; cities and counties may add their own rules.