North Dakota Landlord and Tenant Laws

The attached publication includes a general overview of North Dakota Landlord/Tenant Laws and other information on renting

North Dakota Landlord/Tenant Rights

This North Dakota Residential Lease Agreement packet includes everything necessary for a Landlord to enter into a lease with a Tenant, including the Lease, the Inspection Checklist and more.

These are just some of the important provisions included in this North Dakota Residential Lease Agreement:

• Leased Premises and Term of Lease: Describes the property, the location, how it may be used and inspection of Premises;
• Rent Payments and Fees: States the amount of the rent, the manner and timing of rental payments, and penalties for late payments or insufficient funds;
• Security Deposit: Sets forth the amount of the security deposit, and conditions for the return of the deposit;
• Default: Explains the events of default and both physical and financial remedies;
• Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment: Explains that the tenant may peaceably and quietly enjoy the premises by fulfilling his or her obligations;
• Assignment and Subletting: Sets forth the conditions under which, if any, the tenant may assign or sublet the property;
• Possession of Property, Utilities, Pets and Treatment: Describes when Tenant may take possession of the property, who is responsible for utilities and whether pets are allowed. It also covers maintenance of, damage and alterations to the property;
• Abandonment and Absences: Sets forth when the property may be considered abandoned or what happens in the even of extended absences by the tenant;
• Insurance: Sets forth the insurance requirements;