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Bookkeeping and reporting in North Dakota
Track deposit liabilities, operating costs and monthly reporting.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
North Dakota: Security deposits
May not exceed one month's rent, except up to two months from an individual with a felony conviction or a prior judgment for violating a rental agreement (N.D.C.C. 47-16-07.1(1)).
Deposit held in a federally insured interest-bearing account for the tenant's benefit; deposit plus accrued interest paid on termination (subject to deductions). Not required if occupancy was under nine months (N.D.C.C. 47-16-07.1).
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 30 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
Sources supplied for North Dakota
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- N.D.C.C. ch. 47-16 (leasing; deposits, termination, rent-control prohibition)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- N.D.C.C. ch. 47-32 (eviction; 3-day notice)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
Offices listed in the dataset
- North Dakota Attorney General - Consumer Protectionattorney general / consumer protection
- North Dakota Court Systemstate courts