Security Deposit · ND
North Dakota security deposit law
Key rules for landlords and tenants in North Dakota, cited to ND Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1.
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At a glance
- Max deposit
- 1 month's rent
- Return deadline
- 30 days after move-out
- Interest required
- Yes (Interest required if tenancy lasts 9 months or longer (at the Federal Reserve discount rate))
- Statute
- ND Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in North Dakota?
In North Dakota, the deadline is 30 days after move-out. That clock runs from move-out and the return of possession, not from the end of the lease.
North Dakota law sets the maximum deposit at 1 month's rent.
Missing the deadline has teeth. Across states, remedies range from losing the right to any deduction to penalty damages plus the tenant's attorney's fees. The itemized deduction statement has to arrive inside the same window to preserve any deduction at all.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum security deposit in North Dakota?
1 month's rent. (ND Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1, last reviewed June 2026.)
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in North Dakota?
30 days after move-out. The landlord must provide an itemized statement of any deductions. Failure to return on time may entitle the tenant to penalties under ND Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1.
Is interest required on security deposits in North Dakota?
Yes. Interest required if tenancy lasts 9 months or longer (at the Federal Reserve discount rate)
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