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Landlord & Tenant Laws in North Dakota.
North Dakota landlord-tenant law includes statewide rules governing residential security deposits, deposit caps in many tenancies, the deadline for returning the deposit after a tenancy ends, and written itemization of deductions.
Last verified: 2026-04-07
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Filing Requirements
A tenant should preserve move-out records and a forwarding address because North Dakota requires a prompt written accounting of any claimed deductions after the tenancy ends.
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Key North Dakota Statutes
In North Dakota, a landlord generally must return the security deposit within 30 days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession, together with an itemized statement of any lawful deductions.
North Dakota generally limits the security deposit to one month’s rent, but landlords may charge an additional pet deposit, subject to statutory limits and exceptions.
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