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North Dakota Move-In Condition Statement

N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.2 requires the landlord to provide a statement describing the condition of the premises when entering the rental agreement, agreed to and signed by both landlord and tenant.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20262 official sources cited
Move-in recordSigned condition statement

Prima facie proof of initial condition.

Use it in a move-out dispute

  • Compare listed preexisting defects with new claims.
  • Match photos to the signed statement.
  • Identify wear versus tenant-caused damage.
  • Check whether claimed cleaning/repair restores the unit beyond its original condition.

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Use the current Century Code and the actual lease/possession facts. Educational information only.

Official sources

North Dakota Legislative BranchN.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.2 — Condition statement ↗

Current Century Code section requiring a signed statement describing condition at the start of the rental agreement.

North Dakota Legislative BranchN.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.1 — Security deposits ↗

Current Century Code chapter containing deposit limits, interest, deductions, 30-day itemization/refund and treble-damages provision.

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