North Dakota Security Deposit Deadline

North Dakota security deposit deadline guide explaining the 30-day termination and possession trigger, itemization, written notice, and last-address rule.

North Dakota's security deposit deadline is 30 days after termination of the lease and delivery of possession by the renter.

Protect the address record

Give your current mailing or forwarding address in writing and keep proof. North Dakota does not make that address the deadline trigger, but the itemization and amount due are mailed or delivered to the last address furnished to the lessor.

What the landlord must send

Within 30 days after lease termination and delivery of possession, the landlord must deliver or mail the itemization and amount due with written notice.

The notice must state:

any amount still due to the landlord, or
the refund due to the renter

If deductions are taken

Any application of deposit money not returned to the renter must be itemized by the landlord. That itemization matters because North Dakota limits deductions to specific categories and excludes reasonable wear and tear from cleaning or repair charges.

What to keep

Keep:

the lease
deposit payment proof
lease termination date
proof you returned possession or keys
the written mailing or forwarding address you furnished
itemization and written notice, if any
refund records
photos, videos, move-in condition statement, invoices, estimates, and messages about deductions

Sources used for this guide

Source reviewed: April 2026.

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Important

This page provides general educational information and is not legal advice.