North Dakota Lease Renewal Notice

North Dakota law (N.D.C.C. § 47-16) governs landlord and tenant relationships. For month-to-month (periodic) tenancies, a landlord must provide at least thirty (30) days' written notice to terminate the tenancy or to modify its terms, including a rent increase. There is no statewide rent control in North Dakota. Landlords may increase rent at renewal with proper notice.

Fixed-term leases convert to month-to-month upon expiration if neither party gives timely notice of non-renewal or if the parties continue the tenancy without a new written agreement.

A renewal notice should clearly state the new term, any rent adjustment, and all updated conditions. Proper service and documentation of delivery are essential.

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

Current Tenancy Type: [[Month-to-Month / Fixed-Term Lease Ending [[Current Lease End Date]]]]

Notice Period Applied: 30 days (or as required by the governing lease or statute)

Effective Date of New Terms / Rent: [[Effective Date of Renewal or Changes]], -

1. Landlord and Tenant Identification

Landlord / Authorized Agent:

Name: [[Landlord or Management Company Full Legal Name]]

Mailing Address: [[Landlord Mailing Address]]

City/State/ZIP: [[City]], North Dakota [[ZIP Code]]

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

Tenant(s):

[[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]

Current Lease or Tenancy Start Date: [[Original Lease or Tenancy Commencement Date]], -

2. Current Terms

• Monthly Rent: $[[Current Monthly Rent Amount]]

• Lease / Tenancy Type: [[Month-to-Month / Fixed Term ending [[Current End Date]]]]

• Additional Recurring Charges: [[Current Pet Rent / Parking / Utilities / Other or "None"]]

• Security Deposit on File: $[[Current Security Deposit Amount]]

• Other Material Terms: [[List any special current terms or "As stated in the lease dated [[Lease Date]]"]], -

3. Proposed Renewal or Modified Terms

The following terms will apply beginning on the Effective Date unless the tenant timely provides written notice of non-renewal or the parties execute a new written lease agreement.

New / Renewal Terms Effective [[Effective Date of Changes]]:

1. New Lease Term. The renewed tenancy shall be [[Month-to-Month / Fixed Term of [[New Term Length]] months beginning [[New Lease Start Date]] and ending [[New Lease End Date]] ]].

2. Base Rent. Monthly rent shall be $[[Proposed New Monthly Rent Amount]], due in advance on the [[Rent Due Day]] of each month, payable to [[Landlord / Management Company Name]] by [[Accepted Payment Methods]] at [[Payment Address or Portal]].

3. Late Fee. Rent not received within the grace period stated in the current lease or required by law is subject to a late fee. North Dakota does not impose a specific statutory cap, but any late fee must be reasonable. The proposed late fee is $[[Proposed Late Fee]], assessed after [[Grace Period Days]] days.

4. All Other Lease Terms. All other provisions of the original Lease Agreement dated [[Original Lease Date]], as amended, remain in full force and effect, except as expressly modified in this notice.

5. Security Deposit. The security deposit currently held is $[[Security Deposit Amount on File]]. North Dakota does not impose a statutory maximum on security deposits for most residential tenancies. The deposit will continue to be held under the same terms. [[No additional deposit required. / Additional deposit of $[[Additional Amount]] requested, due by [[Due Date]].]]

6. Utilities and Services. Tenant shall continue to be responsible for [[Tenant-Paid Utilities]]; Landlord shall continue to provide [[Landlord-Paid Utilities / Services]].

7. Required Disclosures. All prior disclosures remain in effect. Any new or changed material disclosure is attached as Exhibit A.

8. Other Changed Conditions. [[Describe any other modified terms such as pet policy, parking, rules, or "None"]].

Dollar Increase: $[[Dollar Increase Amount]] per month

Percentage Increase: [[Percentage Increase]]%, -

4. North Dakota Rent Control and Notice Status

North Dakota has no statewide rent control or rent stabilization law. There is no statutory ceiling on the dollar amount or percentage of a rent increase for private residential property. Landlords may adjust rent at the end of a fixed term or upon proper notice for periodic tenancies.

Local governments in North Dakota generally do not impose rent caps on private market rentals. If the Premises is subject to any affordable housing program, subsidy, or specific contractual restriction, those rules control and are disclosed separately if applicable.

Landlord has provided at least thirty (30) days' written notice before the effective date of any rent increase or term modification for this existing tenancy, consistent with N.D.C.C. § 47-16., -

5. Tenant's Response and Options

You have three options. Please indicate your choice in writing and return this notice (or a signed copy) to Landlord by [[Tenant Response Deadline Date, at least 30 days before effective date]]:, -

OPTION A, Accept Renewal

☐ I/We accept the lease renewal and new terms (including any rent adjustment) as stated above.

Tenant Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________

Tenant Printed Name: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]], -

OPTION B, Propose Modified Terms

☐ I/We wish to negotiate modified terms. My/Our counter-proposal is attached or described below:

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Tenant Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________, -

OPTION C, Decline Renewal / Vacate

☐ I/We decline renewal and will vacate the Premises on or before [[Current Lease End Date or Notice Termination Date]]. I/We understand we remain responsible for rent and all obligations through the vacate date and must comply with move-out and surrender requirements under the lease and N.D.C.C. § 47-16.

Tenant Signature: ______________________________ Date: _____________

Tenant Printed Name: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]], -

If Landlord does not receive a timely written response by the deadline:

1. This offer to renew on the stated terms may be withdrawn.

2. The tenancy may terminate at the end of the current period in accordance with the lease and N.D.C.C. § 47-16.

3. If tenant remains after termination without agreement, tenant becomes a holdover and may be subject to eviction proceedings after any additional notice required by law.

4. Other: [[Describe any specific consequence of non-response per lease or law]]., -

6. Service of Notice

This notice may be served by any method that provides reasonable evidence of delivery, including:

1. Personal delivery to the tenant or to a person of suitable age and discretion at the Premises.

2. First-class U.S. Mail to the tenant at the Premises address (allow adequate time for delivery before the notice period begins).

3. Posting in a conspicuous place on the Premises combined with mailing a copy.

4. Certified or Registered Mail (recommended for proof of delivery and date).

5. Any method authorized by the existing lease.

Method of Delivery Used: [[Personal / Mail / Posting + Mail / Certified Mail / Other]]

Date of Delivery / Mailing: [[Date Notice Delivered or Mailed]], -

7. Certificate of Delivery

I certify that on [[Date of Delivery]], I delivered or caused to be delivered this North Dakota Lease Renewal Notice to [[Tenant Full Name(s)]] at the property address above by the method checked:

☐ Personal delivery

☐ First-class mail

☐ Posting + first-class mail

☐ Certified or registered mail (Receipt No. [[Number]])

☐ Other authorized method: [[Describe]]

________________________________________

Signature of Server / Landlord

[[Server or Landlord Full Legal Name]]

Date: [[Certificate Date]], -

8. Pre-Delivery and Recordkeeping Checklist

1. Confirm whether current tenancy is month-to-month or governed by fixed lease terms.

2. Calculate and apply the correct 30-day (or lease-required) notice period.

3. Clearly itemize current rent and all proposed new amounts and effective date.

4. Specify exact effective date that falls after the full statutory notice period.

5. State any other changed conditions with specificity.

6. Retain a signed copy of this notice and proof of service.

7. Verify that the proposed rent or terms are not retaliatory or discriminatory.

8. If the property is subject to any program rules (HUD, LIHTC, etc.), confirm compliance with additional requirements before delivery.

9. Update the tenant ledger and lease file with the notice and response., -

9. Holdover and Non-Response Consequences

If Tenant remains in possession after the current term ends without accepting a renewal or executing a new agreement:

1. Tenant will be a holdover tenant.

2. Landlord may pursue eviction under N.D.C.C. § 47-32 after any required additional notice.

3. Holdover rent may be charged at a rate of $[[Proposed Holdover Rate or Daily Rate]] per [[day / month]] or as otherwise permitted by law and the lease.

4. Tenant remains liable for all damages and costs resulting from holdover., -

Landlord Certification

I certify that this notice is provided in good faith, that the information is accurate, and that any rent adjustment complies with the lease and applicable North Dakota law. I understand the notice periods and service requirements under N.D.C.C. § 47-16 and § 47-32.

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

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

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

End of North Dakota Lease Renewal Notice

Governing Authority: N.D.C.C. § 47-16 (Landlord and Tenant); N.D.C.C. § 47-32 (Forcible Entry and Detainer). No statewide rent control applies. This is a reference template. Verify current law, local rules, and specific lease language. Not legal advice. As of June 2026.