Your landlord generally has 30 days in North Dakota to return your security deposit with an itemized list of any deductions after the lease ends and you deliver possession. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from North Dakota Century Code § 47-16-07.1 and official state sources.
The general deadline is 30 days. Landlords must return the security deposit with an itemized list of any deductions within 30 days after the lease ends and the tenant delivers possession.
You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.
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If the 30-day deadline passes without a return of your deposit or an itemized list, your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document the timeline. Under North Dakota Century Code § 47-16-07.1, a landlord who retains a deposit without reasonable justification may be liable for up to three times the amount wrongfully withheld; North Dakota small-claims court generally hears disputes up to $15,000. You can review your situation alongside the statute and official state resources, and decide whether to consult a North Dakota attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.