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North Dakota 30-Day Security Deposit Rule

Any portion of a security deposit not returned must be itemized. The itemization and amount due must be delivered or mailed, with written notice, within 30 days after lease termination and delivery of possession by the tenant.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited
Deadline30 days

After both termination and delivery of possession.

WithholdingItemized

With notice of amount still due or refund due.

Timeline checklist

  • Lease termination date.
  • Date possession was delivered.
  • Last address furnished to the landlord.
  • Date itemization/refund was mailed or delivered.

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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.

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