North Dakota Rent Increase Law
North Dakota requires at least 30 days' notice before a rent increase takes effect, and longer notice in some cases. North Dakota has no rent control and bars cities and counties from adopting it.
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North Dakota rent increase rules at a glance
| Notice of a rent increase | 30 days (Applies to month-to-month tenancies; the tenant may instead end the tenancy at month's end on at least 25 days' notice (§ 47-16-15(3)). Fixed-term leases: no mid-term increase unless the lease allows it)N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07, N.D.C.C. § 47-16-15 |
|---|---|
| Rent control | None; cities barred from adopting itN.D.C.C. § 47-16-02.1 |
| Ending a month-to-month tenancy | 30 days (either side)N.D.C.C. § 47-16-15, N.D.C.C. §§ 47-16-06, 47-16-06.1 |
What North Dakota law says
How much notice is required for a rent increase in North Dakota?
To raise rent on a month-to-month tenancy, a North Dakota landlord must give written notice at least 30 days before the month ends, and the new rent starts the next month (N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07).
Does North Dakota have rent control?
North Dakota has no rent control, and no city or county may adopt an ordinance that controls the amount of rent on private housing (N.D.C.C. § 47-16-02.1).
How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in North Dakota?
Either a North Dakota landlord or tenant may end a month-to-month tenancy with at least one calendar month's written notice, given at any time unless they agreed in writing to something longer (N.D.C.C. § 47-16-15(2)).
How North Dakota compares
12 of 51 verified jurisdictions require more than 30 days.
South Dakota follows the same rule as North Dakota; 2 of its 3 neighbors differ.
| Rent-increase notice | States |
|---|---|
| 30 days (more in some cases) | North Dakota, South Dakota |
| No statewide period | Minnesota, Montana |
Other North Dakota rules
| Security deposit limit | 1 month's rent (with exceptions)N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.1(1)-(2) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days after move-outN.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.1(3) |
| Late-fee cap | No state capN.D.C.C. ch. 47-16 (silent on late fees), N.D.C.C. § 9-08-04 (liquidated damages) |
| Entry notice | Notice and tenant consent identifying a time certain, unless impractical; entry only at reasonable hours and in a reasonable manner; consent presumed from failure to object after notice; no notice for emergencies, suspected abandonment, or a reasonable belief of substantial lease violationN.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.3 |
| Notice for unpaid rent | 3 days (3-day notice of intention to evict)N.D.C.C. §§ 47-32-01(4), 47-32-02 |