North Dakota Eviction Laws
North Dakota requires a 3-day written notice to pay rent or vacate for nonpayment before a landlord may file an eviction action.
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Key Rules
- Nonpayment Notice
- 3-day written notice to pay rent or vacate
- Periodic Tenancy Notice
- 30 days notice for month-to-month termination
- Just Cause Required
- No — no just-cause eviction requirement
- Rent Control
- No rent control in North Dakota
Applicable Statutes
Eviction (forcible entry and detainer): landlord must give written notice and obtain a court judgment to remove a tenant. Self-help eviction is prohibited.
Notice to quit for nonpayment of rent: landlord must give a 3-day written notice to pay rent or vacate before filing an eviction action.
Termination of periodic tenancy: requires written notice equal to the rental period (minimum 30 days for month-to-month).
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