North Dakota Month-to-Month Lease Agreement
A North Dakota month-to-month rental agreement is a leasing arrangement that allows tenants to occupy a property on a short-term basis, with rent paid monthly. This type of agreement can be terminated by either the landlord or the tenant with proper notice.
North Dakota Month-to-Month Lease Agreement
Legal Requirements for Month-to-Month Leases
Minimum Termination Period
To terminate a month-to-month lease in North Dakota, a 30-day written notice is required from either party. This notice must be provided in advance of the intended termination date.
Rent Increase
Landlords have the right to increase the rent at any time, provided they give the tenant at least 30 days’ written notice before the increase takes effect.
Required Disclosures
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: This disclosure is mandatory for any rental property built before 1978. It informs tenants of any known lead paint hazards present in the dwelling.
- Property Condition Statement: Landlords are required to provide a report that outlines the condition of the property at the beginning of the rental term, ensuring transparency regarding the state of the premises.
North Dakota Month-to-Month Eviction
In the event that a tenant does not vacate the property after receiving the required 30-day notice, the landlord must initiate the eviction process through the court system. The specific steps for eviction are detailed in the North Dakota Eviction Process documentation.
Statutes
- 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
FAQs
A month-to-month rental agreement in North Dakota is a short-term lease that allows tenants to rent a property on a monthly basis until either the landlord or tenant decides to terminate the agreement. Rent is paid monthly, and landlords may require a security deposit at the start of the lease.
In North Dakota, a 30-day written notice is required from either the landlord or tenant to terminate a month-to-month lease. This notice must be provided before the end of the rental period.
Yes, a landlord in North Dakota can increase the rent during a month-to-month lease, but they must provide at least 30 days’ written notice to the tenant before the increase takes effect.
Landlords in North Dakota must provide a Lead-Based Paint Disclosure and a Property Condition Statement to tenants at the beginning of the rental term. The Lead-Based Paint Disclosure is mandatory for properties built before 1978.
To evict a tenant in North Dakota, the landlord must provide a 30-day written notice to terminate the tenancy. If the tenant does not vacate the property after this notice period, the landlord must file for eviction through the court.
A Property Condition Statement outlines the condition of the rental premises at the start of the lease. It is a required disclosure that helps inform tenants about the state of the property they are renting.