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North Dakota Security Deposit Rules (2026)

North Dakota generally caps residential security at one month’s rent, requires the deposit to be held in a federally insured interest-bearing account, allows defined exceptions and pet security, and requires itemization plus any amount due within 30 days after lease termination and delivery of possession.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20262 official sources cited
General cap1 month’s rent

Specific two-month exceptions exist.

Return / itemization30 days

After termination and delivery of possession.

AccountInterest-bearing

Federally insured account for tenant benefit.

What to preserve

  • Lease and deposit receipt.
  • Move-in condition statement.
  • Termination and possession-delivery dates.
  • Itemized deductions.
  • Refund amount and mailing evidence.
  • Interest information if occupancy lasted at least nine months.

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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. § 47-16-07.1 — Security deposits ↗

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

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.

Related North Dakota guides

1-Month Limit →2-Month Exceptions →Pet Deposit →30-Day Rule →