North Dakota Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Rule	Requirement
Security Deposit Cap	1 month’s rent (unfurnished) or 2 months’ rent (furnished or with pets)
Deposit Return Deadline	30 days
Eviction Notice (Nonpayment)	3 days written notice (landlord must demand rent)
Rent Cap	No statewide cap
Entry Notice	Reasonable notice (no specific statute)
Late Fee Cap	No statutory cap
Grace Period	No statutory requirement
Just Cause Eviction	Not required

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