North Dakota Eviction Notice

Property Address: [[Full Rental Property Address]], [[City]], North Dakota [[ZIP Code]]

Landlord / Authorized Agent: [[Landlord or Management Company Full Legal Name]]

Landlord Mailing Address: [[Landlord Mailing Address]], [[City]], ND [[ZIP]]

Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] | Email: [[Landlord Email]]

Date of Notice: [[Date Notice Prepared]]

Tenant(s) to be Notified: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]] and all other occupants, -

North Dakota eviction proceedings are governed by N.D.C.C. § 47-32 (Forcible Entry and Detainer). A landlord must serve proper written notice before filing an eviction action in District Court. Only a court order and execution by the sheriff or other authorized officer can lawfully remove a tenant. Self-help evictions (changing locks, shutting off utilities, removing or disposing of belongings, or threatening force) are strictly prohibited and expose the landlord to damages, penalties, and possible criminal liability.

Key Statutory Periods (N.D.C.C. § 47-32):

1. Nonpayment of rent: Three (3) day notice to pay or quit is required before filing.

2. Month-to-month tenancy termination (no cause): Thirty (30) day written notice is required.

3. Other breaches: Notice periods and cure rights are determined by the lease and N.D.C.C. § 47-32.

4. Tenant has the right to cure nonpayment by paying all rent demanded within the three-day period.

5. After proper notice expires without compliance, landlord files a Summons and Complaint in the District Court of the county where the property is located.

6. Notice may be served personally on the tenant, by leaving with a person of suitable age and discretion at the premises, or by posting in a conspicuous place and sending by certified mail., -

NOTICE TYPE SELECTION

Select and serve the correct notice type based on the grounds. Serving the wrong notice or with incorrect timing may invalidate the proceeding.

> This notice is only the first step. A court action is required to obtain a judgment for possession and a writ of eviction., -

NOTICE TYPE 1, 3-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT (Nonpayment)

3-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
County of [[County Name]]

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS of the premises at:

[[Rental Property Full Address]]
[[City]], North Dakota [[ZIP Code]]

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], North Dakota [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]]

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you are in default under your rental agreement and North Dakota law for failure to pay rent when due for the Premises described above.

Itemized Rent Owed:

Demand:

You must do one of the following within THREE (3) DAYS after service of this notice:

1. Pay the full amount of rent owed shown above in the sum of $[[Total Rent Owed]] to the Landlord or Agent at the location or method listed below.

2. Vacate and surrender possession of the Premises.

The three (3) day period consists of three consecutive 24-hour periods beginning at the time of delivery, posting, or mailing (plus additional time if mailed as provided by law). Payment must be received (not merely mailed or promised) by the deadline.

Deadline to pay or vacate: [[Calculate: Service Date + 3 full days, e.g. Close of business on Date]]

Payment instructions:

Pay to: [[Landlord or Agent Name]]
At: [[Payment Address or Portal or Mail Instructions]]
Method: [[Cash / Certified Check / Money Order / Electronic]]

If you fail to pay the full rent owed or vacate the Premises by the deadline, the rental agreement will terminate and the Landlord will commence a forcible entry and detainer action in the District Court to recover possession of the Premises, unpaid rent, costs, and such other relief as the court may allow.

Tenant Right to Cure: You have the right to cure the nonpayment by paying the full amount demanded within the three-day period. If you do so, the tenancy will be reinstated for that default (subject to any other breaches)., -

NOTICE TYPE 2, 30-DAY NOTICE TO TERMINATE MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY

30-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF TENANCY

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
County of [[County Name]]

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Landlord elects to terminate your month-to-month tenancy of the Premises described above.

The tenancy shall terminate on the periodic rent-paying date that is at least thirty (30) days after your receipt of this notice.

Current Rent Due Date (periodic): [[e.g., the 1st of each month]]

Termination Date: [[Specific Date at least 30 days after receipt, on a rent due date]]

You must vacate and surrender possession of the Premises on or before the Termination Date stated above. If you remain in possession after that date, the Landlord will serve any additional notice required by law and file an action in District Court for possession., -

NOTICE TYPE 3, NOTICE FOR MATERIAL LEASE VIOLATION (CURE OR QUIT)

NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have materially failed to comply with the terms of your rental agreement or with your obligations under N.D.C.C. § 47-16 and § 47-32 in the following respects:

Description of Breach:

[[Detailed description of the specific violation, dates observed, and lease sections violated, e.g., "Unauthorized pet kept at Premises in violation of Section 8 of the Lease on or about [dates]. Pet has caused damage and noise complaints."]]

Cure Required (if curable):

[[Specific actions required to cure, e.g., "Permanently remove the pet from the Premises by [date] and repair all damage at your expense."]]

Deadline:

You must either cure the breach as described above no later than [[Cure Deadline Date, per lease or reasonable time]] OR vacate the Premises by that date.

If the breach is not cured within the time allowed, the tenancy will terminate and the Landlord will pursue eviction., -

SERVICE OF NOTICE

This notice is served by one of the following methods authorized under North Dakota law:

1. Personal delivery to the tenant.

2. Leaving a copy with a person of suitable age and discretion at the Premises.

3. Posting a copy in a conspicuous place on the Premises and mailing a copy by certified mail to the tenant at the Premises address.

Method of Service Used:

[[Select one: Personal delivery to tenant on [date/time] / Delivery to [name] of suitable age at Premises on [date/time] / Posted on [date/time] + certified mail postmarked [date] to tenant at Premises]]

Server / Process Server Name: [[Full Name]]

Server Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: [[Service Date]]

Mailing (if applicable): Certified Mail Receipt No. [[Number]] Postmarked [[Date]] at [[Post Office]], -

Important Tenant Rights and Notes

1. Tenant may pay the full rent demanded within the three-day period for nonpayment notices to cure and reinstate.

2. Partial payments may be accepted or refused at Landlord's discretion; acceptance after notice may affect waiver arguments.

3. Retaliatory eviction is prohibited.

4. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discriminatory eviction actions.

5. Servicemembers may have additional protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

6. This notice does not itself remove the tenant. A court judgment and writ executed by the sheriff or authorized officer are required for lawful eviction.

7. Landlord may not seize or interfere with tenant's personal property except through proper legal process after judgment., -

Next Steps for Landlord After Notice Expires

1. Confirm the notice period has fully expired without cure or vacating.

2. Prepare and file the Summons and Complaint for Forcible Entry and Detainer in the appropriate District Court.

3. Serve the court papers as required by North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure.

4. Attend the court hearing and obtain judgment if tenant does not appear or court rules in landlord's favor.

5. Obtain writ of eviction and coordinate execution with the sheriff only after judgment.

6. Do not take any self-help measures at any time., -

Landlord Certification

I certify that the information in this notice is true and that I have a good faith basis for the action. I understand that self-help eviction is illegal.

Landlord / Authorized Agent Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: [[Date]]

Printed Name: [[Landlord or Agent Full Legal Name]]

Title: [[Owner / Property Manager / Authorized Agent]], -

End of North Dakota Eviction Notice

Governing Statutes: N.D.C.C. § 47-32 (Forcible Entry and Detainer); N.D.C.C. § 47-16 (Landlord and Tenant). This template is for reference only. Procedures, forms, and local court rules must be followed precisely. Consult a North Dakota-licensed attorney. Not legal advice. Current as of June 2026.