Security deposit rules in North Dakota
In North Dakota, the deposit is at most 1 month of rent (2 months in two cases the law lists), plus any pet deposit. In North Dakota, the deposit with interest, less itemized deductions, is due 30 days after the lease ends and the tenant leaves.
Checked against North Dakota law on Oct 28, 2026.
What North Dakota law says
What is the most a landlord can charge for a security deposit in North Dakota?
In North Dakota, the deposit is at most 1 month of rent (2 months in two cases the law lists), plus any pet deposit.
Source: N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1(1), read Oct 28, 2026.
How long does a landlord in North Dakota have to return a security deposit?
In North Dakota, the deposit with interest, less itemized deductions, is due 30 days after the lease ends and the tenant leaves.
Source: N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1(3), read Oct 28, 2026.
Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.