North Dakota rent late fee law & calculator

No North Dakota statute caps residential late fees — the lease and the reasonableness standard govern. See the rules below before setting yours.

Late fee due

$75.00

Paid 9 days late; grace ends 5 days after due

A late fee is only collectible if your lease authorizes it. General information, not legal advice.

The North Dakota late-fee rules

  • Maximum fee: No statutory cap — must be reasonable
  • Grace period: None — the lease sets it
  • North Dakota statutes don't address residential late fees — the lease governs

Rules as of August 2026. Statutes change — verify with the current text before relying on a number, and check city and county ordinances, which can be stricter. This is general information, not legal advice; consult a North Dakota attorney for your situation.

Not in North Dakota? Every state's late-fee rules → Also for North Dakota landlords: the security-deposit return deadline →

Late fees that apply themselves

Set the rule once — LetsGoLandlord applies fees on schedule, on their own ledger line. Free for 14 days.