North Dakota Eviction Rules
Official notice periods, filing timelines, and legal citations for this state.
Notice Requirements
Nonpayment of Rent
3 days
Lease Violation
3 days
When can the landlord file?
Landlord may file after the 3-day notice expires without cure or payment.
Tenant answer deadline
10
Hearing timeline
Typically 1–2 weeks after filing, depending on court schedule.
Lockout / physical eviction
Only the sheriff may execute the writ of possession after a court judgment.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
3 days
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
3 days
Landlord Can File
Landlord may file after the 3-day notice expires without cure or payment.
Tenant Answer Deadline
10
Hearing Timeline
Typically 1–2 weeks after filing, depending on court schedule.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only the sheriff may execute the writ of possession after a court judgment.
Legal Citations
- N.D. Cent. Code § 47-32-01
- N.D. Cent. Code § 47-32-02