📄 North Dakota Lease Agreement
Free Configurable Residential Lease — North Dakota Compliant
North Dakota Rental Agreement: North Dakota requires security deposits returned within 30 days of move-out with itemized deductions under NDCC § 47-16-07.1. The deposit limit is one month’s rent unless a pet deposit is also collected.
📅 Lease Term
🏠 Rental Property
👤 Parties
💰 Rent & Payments
Nonpayment Notice (North Dakota): 3 days written notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment.
🔒 Security Deposit
Deposit Limit (North Dakota): 1 month’s rent maximum.
⚡ Utilities
🐾 Pets & Occupants
✨ Required North Dakota Disclosures
The following disclosures are required in North Dakota:
- Lead-based paint (pre-1978)
✏️ Signatures
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This configurable lease agreement is designed specifically for North Dakota landlords and incorporates the key requirements of North Dakota Century Code Chapter 47-16 (Leases of Real Property).
Security Deposit Rules
1 month’s rent maximum. North Dakota requires security deposits returned within 30 days of move-out with itemized deductions under NDCC § 47-16-07.1. The deposit limit is one month’s rent unless a pet deposit is also collected.
Nonpayment of Rent — Notice Requirements
3 days written notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment. Proper written notice is required before filing for eviction. See the North Dakota eviction notice laws guide for full procedural requirements.
Rent Control Status
No rent control statewide. See North Dakota rent increase laws for current limits and notice requirements.
Required Disclosures at Lease Signing
- Lead-based paint (pre-1978)
Key North Dakota Landlord Resources
For complete landlord-tenant law guidance, see our North Dakota security deposit laws, lease termination laws, landlord entry laws, and tenant screening laws. For professional tenant screening with same-day results, visit our screening services.
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