North Dakota deposit law, in plain English.
What your landlord has to do with your deposit after you move out. Each rule links to the official text.
30 days.
Your landlord has 30 days after your lease ends and you hand back the place to send an itemization with the amount due.
§ 47-16-07.1(3)Off limits.
Reasonable wear and tear.
§ 47-16-07.1(3)Three times.
Keeping deposit money without reasonable justification can cost them treble damages.
§ 47-16-07.1(4)
Checked against the official text on October 19, 2026. General information, not legal advice. Cities can add their own rules.
Check my case