North Dakota Statutes

In North Dakota, landlord-tenant relationships are governed by Title 47 – Property, Chapter 47-16 – Hiring of Real Property of the North Dakota Century Code. These laws address lease creation, rent, termination, landlord obligations, and tenant remedies. Provisions also exist regarding notice requirements and conditions for lawful entry. Each section is outlined and linked below.

N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07 – Leases – Notice by landlord to change terms – When effective
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1(1) – Real property and dwelling security deposits – Limitations and requirements
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1(2) – Real property and dwelling security deposits – Limitations and requirements
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1(3) – Real property and dwelling security deposits – Limitations and requirements
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1(4) – Real property and dwelling security deposits – Limitations and requirements
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.2 – Statement detailing condition of premises to accompany rental agreement
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.3(1) – When landlord may enter apartment
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.3(2) – When landlord may enter apartment
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-13 – When lessee may repair or vacate premises
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-13.1 – Landlord obligations – Maintenance of premises
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-13.2 – Tenant obligations – Maintenance of dwelling unit
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-13.5 – Mitigation of damages
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-13.6 – Enforcement of sections 47-16-13.1 through 47-16-13.6
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-13.7 – Eviction – Lessee liable for rent during term of lease
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-14 – When a lease of real property terminates
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-15(1) – Notice of termination of lease
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-15(2) – Notice of termination of lease
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-17.1 – Termination due to domestic abuse
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-32-01 – When eviction maintainable
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-32-02 – Appearance – Notice of intention to evict – When required – When and how served
N.D. Cent. Code § 27-08.1-01(1) – Small claims court – Jurisdictional limits – Venue
N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16 – Actions having six-year limitations
N.D. Cent. Code § 6-08-16(2)(a) – Issuing check or draft without sufficient funds or credit – Notice – Time limitation – Financial liability – Penalty
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-20 – Rent Fees
N.D. Cent. Code § 32-03-29 – Damages for forcible exclusion from realty
N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-39.1 – Obligation to pay royalties