North Dakota Rental Lease Agreement Templates (6)

A North Dakota lease agreement is a contract that allows a landlord to lease their property to a tenant in exchange for periodic rent payments. The landlord should include all necessary terms and conditions, such as the cost of rent, security deposits, fees, utilities, and any activities that they prohibit on the property.

North Dakota Rental Lease Agreement Templates (6)

A North Dakota lease agreement is a contract that allows a landlord to lease their property to a tenant in exchange for periodic rent payments. The landlord should include all necessary terms and conditions, such as the cost of rent, security deposits, fees, utilities, and any activities that they prohibit on the property.

Last updated January 5th, 2024

A North Dakota lease agreement is a contract that allows a landlord to lease their property to a tenant in exchange for periodic rent payments. The landlord should include all necessary terms and conditions, such as the cost of rent, security deposits, fees, utilities, and any activities that they prohibit on the property.

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Rental Application – Before signing an agreement, the landlord can have the tenant fill out this form to verify their information, references, and credit history.

Lease Agreements: By Type (6)

Standard (1-Year) Lease Agreement – Annual leases are the most common type of rental agreement. They have a one-year term with monthly payments and, in most cases, an option to renew.

 

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Commercial Lease Agreement – A rental contract that lays out the terms whereby an individual or business will rent commercial space from a property owner.

 

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Month-to-Month Lease Agreement – A month-to-month lease is a rental arrangement with no set termination date, instead, it renews with each rent payment.

 

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Rent-to-Own Agreement (Lease Option) – A tenant with this type of lease agreement can buy the rental property from the landlord.

 

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Roommate Agreement – A roommate agreement relays the division of payments and chores in a shared residence.

 

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Sublease Agreement – If it is in accordance with their lease, a tenant can use this contract to rent some or all of their space to a subtenant.

 

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Required Disclosures (2)

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – This form is needed to disclose the potential existence of lead paint in rental units built before 1978.[1]
  2. Property Condition Disclosure (PDF) – When entering into a lease agreement, the landlord must give their tenant a report detailing the condition of the unit. Both parties must sign the document.[2]

Security Deposits

Maximum Amount ($) – One month’s rent is the most that a landlord may demand for a deposit.[3]

  • Exceptions – The landlord may charge a security deposit of two months’ rent if:
    • The tenant has been convicted of a felony.[4]
    • A judgment has been brought forth against a tenant for violating a prior rental agreement.[5]
    • The tenant has a pet that is not a service animal. In this case, the maximum security deposit may not exceed $2500.[6]

Collecting Interest – If the lease is at least nine months, the landlord must collect interest on security deposits for the tenant.[7]

Returning to Tenant – Deposits must be returned to tenants no later than 30 days after the lease is terminated.[8]

Itemized List Required? – Yes, the landlord must list any deductions made from the security deposit.[9]

Separate Bank Account? – Yes, security deposits must be placed in a federally insured checking or savings account that accrues interest.[10]

Landlord’s Entry

General Access – Unless it is impractical to do so, the landlord must give the tenant reasonable notice and obtain their permission before entering.[11]

Immediate Access – The landlord can enter the rental unit without permission in the case of an emergency or if the landlord believes the tenant has substantially violated the lease agreement.[12]

Rent Payments

Grace Period – North Dakota has no statutory grace period.

Maximum Late Fee ($)There is no statutory limit on the amount a landlord may charge for late fees. However, fees can only be charged if the landlord states them in the lease.[13]

Bad Check (NSF) Fee – A $40 fee may be charged for a bounced check.[14]

Withholding Rent – If the landlord has been notified of a repair that needs to be made and fails to act, the tenant may make the repairs and deduct the cost from the rent.[15]

Breaking a Lease

Non-Payment of Rent – The landlord may deliver a 3-day notice to quit to tenants who have not paid their rent.[16]

Non-Compliance – A tenant who violates the terms of the rental agreement may be given a 3-day notice to vacate the premises.[17]

Lockouts – A landlord may not lock out a tenant or cut off the utilities to get the tenant to leave the property.[18]

Leaving Before the End DateTenants are generally responsible for any rent owing if they leave before the lease term ends. However, the landlord must make an effort to re-rent the property.[19]

Lease Termination

Month-to-Month Tenancy – Landlords may terminate a month-to-month tenancy with a 1-month notice to quit.[20]

Unclaimed Property – Any property left by the tenant may be sold or disposed of by the landlord after 28 days if the property’s estimated value is under $2500.[21]