North Dakota security deposit law

Read from the statute itself on 2026-11-09. Statewide rule; a city or county can add its own.

Maximum deposit: 1 month of rent
Return deadline: 30 days
Interest: Required in some cases

One month's rent (2 for a tenant with a felony conviction or prior rental-agreement judgment); a pet deposit up to the greater of $2,500 or 2 months' rent. Held in an interest-bearing account and returned with interest within thirty days (no interest if under nine months). Unjustified withholding: treble damages.

Source: N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1 · read on 2026-11-09

Calculate it for your rent

State

Monthly rent ($)

Maximum legal deposit

$2,500

Up to 1 month of rent under N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1.

Return deadline

30 days

Within 30 days after the lease ends and possession is delivered, the itemized deductions and amount due are mailed or delivered to the last address the tenant gave.

Interest required

Yes

In some situations — see the note

North Dakota: One month's rent (2 for a tenant with a felony conviction or prior rental-agreement judgment); a pet deposit up to the greater of $2,500 or 2 months' rent. Held in an interest-bearing account and returned with interest within thirty days (no interest if under nine months). Unjustified withholding: treble damages.

Source: N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1 · read on 2026-11-09

North Dakota: common questions

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in North Dakota?

Up to 1 month of rent under N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1. One month's rent (2 for a tenant with a felony conviction or prior rental-agreement judgment); a pet deposit up to the greater of $2,500 or 2 months' rent. Held in an interest-bearing account and returned with interest within thirty days (no interest if under nine months). Unjustified withholding: treble damages.

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in North Dakota?

30 days. Within 30 days after the lease ends and possession is delivered, the itemized deductions and amount due are mailed or delivered to the last address the tenant gave.

Not legal advice. Confirm with a local landlord-tenant attorney before relying on a figure.

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