North Dakota (ND) lease form
North Dakota residential leases are governed by NDCC Chapter 47-16 (Leasing of Real Property), which sets clear landlord obligations around condition disclosure, quiet possession, and maintenance. The state has relatively few mandatory written disclosures, but violating the prohibited-clause rules can render key lease provisions unenforceable. Both landlords and tenants benefit from a carefully drafted agreement that tracks the statute exactly.
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Under NDCC 47-16-07.2, landlords must attach a written statement describing the condition of the premises to every rental agreement. Both landlord and tenant must sign it, and it becomes the baseline for any security deposit deduction dispute.
Federal law (42 U.S.C. 4852d) requires landlords of homes built before 1978 to disclose known lead-based paint hazards in writing and provide tenants with the EPA pamphlet 'Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home' before the lease is signed.
NDCC 47-16-07.5 and 47-16-07.6 require landlords to follow specific procedures when a tenant requests a disability-related housing accommodation, including rules on what documentation can and cannot be requested. Lease terms that conflict with these provisions are void.
While not framed as a standalone disclosure statute, North Dakota courts and legal guidance expect the lease to identify the landlord or authorized agent clearly so tenants know where to direct rent payments, repair requests, and legal notices.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: North Dakota Century Code, Title 47, Chapter 47-16 (Leasing of Real Property). Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
North Dakota lease FAQ
North Dakota law requires a signed move-in condition statement attached to every lease (NDCC 47-16-07.2) and, for housing built before 1978, the federal lead-based paint disclosure and EPA pamphlet. All other disclosures are recommended but not statutorily mandated.
No. NDCC 47-16-20.1 explicitly prohibits charging tenants any fee for paying rent by check or other payment instrument. A lease clause imposing such a fee is unenforceable.
NDCC 47-16-17.1 grants qualifying domestic abuse survivors the right to terminate a lease early without standard financial penalties. While the statute operates by law, best practice is to reference this right in the lease so tenants are aware of it.
Under NDCC 47-16-06.1, landlords must provide advance written notice before a fixed-term residential lease automatically renews. Failure to give proper notice can affect whether the renewal is binding on the tenant.
