North Dakota rent increase law

In a month-to-month tenancy you may change the lease terms, such as the rent, by written notice at least 30 days before the end of a month. The change takes effect at the end of that month, and the notice may be served in any reasonable manner that actually informs the tenant.

N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07

• After such a notice, the tenant may end the lease at the end of that month by giving at least 25 days' notice. N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07 N.D.C.C. § 47-16-15
• No city, county or other political subdivision may adopt rent control. N.D.C.C. § 47-16-02.1 See Rent control and local rules on the North Dakota page
• Use the letter to show exactly what changes. For example, moving from $1,200 to $1,260 means a $60 monthly increase; this illustrates the calculation, not a legal limit. Identify the home and tenants, state the proposed rent and effective date, and calculate delivery against the month-end rule above. Keep a copy and a record showing the tenant was informed. Track any negotiation and the tenant's separate notice of leaving before updating the rent ledger or planning a vacancy. A negative reply alone should not be treated as the completed notice process. N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07 See Ending a month-to-month tenancy on the North Dakota page

State law bars political subdivisions from enacting rent control, so no North Dakota city or county may limit what you charge. City and county housing codes were not read for this page.

N.D.C.C. § 47-16-02.1

No one may refuse to rent, refuse to negotiate, make a dwelling unavailable, deny it or otherwise retaliate in renting against a person solely because a tenant or applicant, or a household member, used the domestic violence termination right. You also may not use the right of entry to harass or intimidate a tenant.

N.D.C.C. § 47-16-17.1(10) N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.3

• No broader retaliation rule was found in chapters 47-16 and 47-32; other North Dakota law was not read. N.D.C.C. ch. 47-16 N.D.C.C. ch. 47-32