How long does a landlord in North Dakota have to return a security deposit?
30 calendar days after you move out
In plain terms, the statute says
The remedy is strict as to the finding required: a lessor is liable for treble damages, three times the security deposit money withheld without reasonable justification, and the statute calls for no finding of bad faith or willfulness, only the absence of reasonable justification. This section sets no separate statutory dollar penalty and no attorney's-fee award.
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Questions people ask
How long does a landlord in North Dakota have to return a security deposit?
North Dakota: 30 calendar days after you move out.
What happens if a landlord in North Dakota is late?
The remedy is strict as to the finding required: a lessor is liable for treble damages, three times the security deposit money withheld without reasonable justification, and the statute calls for no finding of bad faith or willfulness, only the absence of reasonable justification. This section sets no separate statutory dollar penalty and no attorney's-fee award.
Where can I read North Dakota's security-deposit law?
North Dakota's rule is in N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1. The link on this page goes to the official text, so you can read the section yourself rather than take our word for it.
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