If your North Dakota security deposit was not returned, start with the timeline and the paper trail. The key questions are when the lease ended, when you delivered possession, what address the landlord had, and whether the landlord sent the refund, itemization, and written notice on time.
Protect the mailing record
Give your current mailing or forwarding address in writing and keep proof. North Dakota's deadline is not triggered by the address itself, but the statute says the itemization and amount due are delivered or mailed to the last address furnished to the lessor.
What the landlord should have sent
Within 30 days after lease termination and delivery of possession, the landlord should deliver or mail:
- any refund due
- an itemization of any deposit money not returned
- written notice stating any amount still due to the landlord or refund due to you
What to do next
- Save proof that the lease ended and you returned possession.
- Send or resend your current mailing or forwarding address in writing.
- Ask for the deposit, itemization, and written notice.
- Keep a copy of every message, envelope, receipt, and response.
- Use a firmer written demand if the landlord still does not resolve it.
The North Dakota Recovery System gives you the move-out notice, deposit follow-up, entitlement notice, and final demand in order.
Get the North Dakota Recovery SystemRelated pages
- North Dakota security deposit deadline
- North Dakota demand letter
- Evidence to keep
- Small claims basics
Important
This page provides general educational information and is not legal advice.