North Dakota security-deposit return deadline

Under N.D. Cent. Code §47-16-07.1, you have 30 days from move-out. Enter the date the tenant vacated to get your exact deadline.

Deadlines per N.D. Cent. Code §47-16-07.1. North Dakota statutes change; verify with the current statute. Not legal advice.

What N.D. Cent. Code §47-16-07.1 requires

  • Return deadline: 30 days
  • Deposit cap: 1 month's rent — Pet deposit up to the greater of $2,500 or 2 months' rent; up to 2 months for applicants with felony records or prior lease-violation judgments
  • Itemized statement of deductions required with the refund
  • Interest owed on deposits when occupancy lasted 9 months or more
  • Unclaimed refunds go to unclaimed property after one year

Statutes as of August 2026. Statutes change — verify with the current text of N.D. Cent. Code §47-16-07.1 before relying on a deadline. This is general information, not legal advice; consult a North Dakota attorney for your situation.

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