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North Dakota Security Deposit Rules

Official deposit limits, return deadlines, and legal citations for this state.

Deposit Requirements

Maximum Deposit
1 month's rent; additional pet deposit up to $2,500 or 2 months' rent (whichever is greater); up to 2 months' rent for tenants with felony convictions
Return Deadline
30
Itemized Statement Required
Yes
Interest Required
Yes
Pet Deposit Rules
Up to $2,500 or 2 months' rent (whichever is greater) for a pet deposit.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and cleaning costs.

Security Deposit Timeline

  1. Maximum Deposit

    1 month's rent; additional pet deposit up to $2,500 or 2 months' rent (whichever is greater); up to 2 months' rent for tenants with felony convictions

  2. Return Deadline

    30

  3. Itemized Statement

    Yes

  4. Interest Required

    Yes

  5. Pet Deposit Rules

    Up to $2,500 or 2 months' rent (whichever is greater) for a pet deposit.

  6. Allowed Deductions

    Damage beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and cleaning costs.

Legal Citations

  • N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1