North Dakota Standard Residential Lease Agreement

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North Dakota Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A North Dakota standard residential lease agreement is a contract that authorizes a tenant to rent out residential property for a fixed term. A typical lease will last for a one-year period with the option to renew once the term ends. The document includes the rent amount, prohibited activities, utility expenses, and other conditions and policies.

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A North Dakota standard residential lease agreement is a contract that authorizes a tenant to rent out residential property for a fixed term. A typical lease will last for a one-year period with the option to renew once the term ends. The document includes the rent amount, prohibited activities, utility expenses, and other conditions and policies.

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Rental Application – Landlords may give tenants this form to collect their employment and rental history.

Required Disclosures (2)

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – If a dwelling was built before 1978, this form must be given to tenants to disclose the risk of lead-based paint.[1]
  2. Property Condition Disclosure (PDF) – Landlords must prepare a property condition report at the start of a tenant’s occupancy.[2]

Security Deposits

  • Maximum Amount ($) – One month’s rent if no pets; the greater of two month’s rent or $2,500 if the tenant has pets.[3]
  • Returning to Tenant – 30 days.[4]

Rent Grace Period

No grace period is mentioned in the state statutes. Rent is due as stated in the lease or at the end of each month if no lease exists.[5]

Landlord Resources

Sources

  1. EPA/HUD Fact Sheet
  2. § 47-16-07.2
  3. § 47-16-07.1
  4. § 47-16-07.1(3)
  5. § 47-16-20