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Rent Increase Notice Laws in North Dakota

In North Dakota, a landlord must give written notice at least 30 days before the end of the month to change the rent on a month-to-month lease, and cities may not adopt rent control.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

North Dakota at a glance

Notice for month-to-month increase
30 days
Written notice at least 30 days before the month ends; the new rent applies from the next month if the tenant stays.
Longer notice rule
No; 30 days for any increase
The statute sets one 30-day rule regardless of the size of the increase.
Statewide rent increase cap
No statewide cap
No statewide cap; state law bars cities and counties from controlling rent.

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The rules in North Dakota

How much notice must a landlord give before raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy in North Dakota?

Notice for month-to-month increase in North Dakota: 30 days. Written notice at least 30 days before the month ends; the new rent applies from the next month if the tenant stays.

Does North Dakota require longer notice for large rent increases or long tenancies?

Longer notice rule in North Dakota: No; 30 days for any increase. The statute sets one 30-day rule regardless of the size of the increase.

Does North Dakota limit how much a landlord can raise the rent?

No statewide cap. Statewide rent increase cap in North Dakota: no statewide cap. No statewide cap; state law bars cities and counties from controlling rent.

Where do the North Dakota rent increase notice laws come from?

The rules above come from N.D. Cent. Code 47-16-07 and N.D. Cent. Code 47-16-02.1. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

Notice may be served in any reasonable manner that actually informs the tenant of the changes.

What this means in practice

Put the rent increase in writing, state the new amount and the date it takes effect, and keep a copy along with proof of how and when it was delivered. Count the notice period from the date the tenant actually receives the notice, and check whether your state adds extra days for mailed notices.

Check local law as well as state law. Some cities and counties have rent stabilization ordinances, registration rules, or longer notice periods, and subsidized or rent-regulated units often follow separate federal or program rules.

A rent increase cannot be used to retaliate against a tenant for making a repair request or complaint, or to discriminate against a protected group. If the timing of an increase could look retaliatory, document the business reason for it.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.