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Get your security deposit back in North Dakota

Your landlord must act within 30 days after termination under N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1. If they missed it, a statute-cited demand letter is the fastest first move.

30 days
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What North Dakota law says

Deadline to return / itemizewithin 30 days after termination
StatuteN.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1 — read the official text
Itemized deduction statementRequired if any portion is withheld
Exposure for wrongful withholdingA lessor is liable for treble damages for any deposit money withheld without reasonable justification.
Worth knowingDeposit generally capped at one month's rent (two months for certain applicants); pet deposits up to the greater of $2,500 or two months' rent.

This is general legal information about N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1, not legal advice about your situation. Statutes contain conditions and exceptions, and legislatures amend them — always check the official text linked above.

What that can mean in dollars

Example: $1,500 deposit wrongfully withheld in full → exposure of up to $4,500.

Most landlords understand this math, which is why a letter that cites N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1 and states the deadline they missed is often enough to get a check without going to court.

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How your North Dakota letter works

1. Answer a few questions

Your deposit amount, move-out date, landlord's address, and what happened. About 3 minutes.

2. We prepare the letter

A formal demand letter citing N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1, the 30-day deadline, and the remedies the statute provides.

3. We mail it certified

Printed and sent by USPS Certified Mail with tracking — your proof of delivery if this ends up in small claims court.

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North Dakota deposit questions

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in North Dakota?
Under N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1, the landlord generally must act within 30 days after termination. If the landlord keeps any portion, an itemized written statement of deductions is required. This is general legal information — the statute contains conditions and exceptions.
What happens if my landlord misses the North Dakota deadline?
A lessor is liable for treble damages for any deposit money withheld without reasonable justification. A written demand letter that cites N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1 puts the landlord on notice that you know the deadline has passed and what the statute allows you to pursue.
Do I need a lawyer to send a demand letter in North Dakota?
No. A demand letter is something any tenant can send on their own behalf. Our service prepares the letter from the facts you provide and the current text of N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-07.1, and mails it by USPS Certified Mail so you have proof of delivery. If your dispute is complex or high-value, talking to a licensed North Dakota attorney is a sensible next step — many take deposit cases because several statutes shift attorney's fees to the landlord.