Landlord kept your deposit? Entered without notice? Threatening eviction? Describe what happened in your own words and get a plain-English breakdown, severity rating, step-by-step next steps, and ready-to-send letters — specific to North Dakota law.
Get My North Dakota Action Plan — Free to StartNorth Dakota returns the deposit within 30 days after termination and delivery of possession, with an itemized list of deductions (N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1); wrongful withholding can bring treble damages. The entry statute requires notice and tenant consent at 'reasonable times' with no fixed number of hours, so there is no statutory minimum. There is no statutory rent grace period, and eviction must go through the courts — illegal self-help can expose the landlord to up to three times the tenant's damages (§ 32-03-29).
30 days after move-out, with an itemized statement for any deductions.
No state law sets a minimum notice period — check your lease, which may require one.
No. Eviction requires a court process — lockouts, belongings removal, and utility shutoffs without a court order are illegal.
Legal Services of North Dakota at (800) 634-5263. You can also call or text 211 for local referrals.