As of 2025, North Dakota’s rent increase laws provide important protections for tenants while still allowing landlords flexibility in setting rental rates. Here’s what tenants should know:
Notice Requirements
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For month-to-month tenancies, landlords must provide at least 30 days’ written notice before implementing a rent increase.
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For week-to-week tenancies, landlords must give at least 7 days’ notice.
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For mobile home lots, a 90-day notice is required before raising the rent.
Frequency of Increases
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Rent increases for periodic tenancies (month-to-month or week-to-week) are limited to once per 12-month period.
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For fixed-term leases, rent cannot be increased during the lease term unless the lease specifically allows for it.
Amount of Increase
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North Dakota does not have statewide rent control laws, meaning there is no legal cap on how much landlords can raise rent.
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However, rent increases cannot be discriminatory or retaliatory.
Tenant Rights
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Tenants have the right to receive proper written notice detailing the new rent amount and effective date.
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If a tenant believes a rent increase is discriminatory or retaliatory, they may seek legal counsel or report violations.
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Tenants in fixed-term leases are protected from rent increases during the lease period unless the lease allows for it.
Additional Considerations
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Landlords cannot use rent increases as a form of retaliation against tenants who exercise their legal rights.
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Any rent increase must comply with the terms of the existing lease agreement.
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Tenants who receive a rent increase notice can choose to accept the new terms or give notice to terminate their tenancy according to their lease agreement.
While North Dakota law provides landlords with significant latitude in setting rental rates, tenants are protected by notice requirements and restrictions on the frequency of increases. It’s crucial for tenants to carefully review their lease agreements and understand their rights regarding rent increases.
Source
1. https://www.steadily.com/blog/rent-increase-laws-regulations-north-dakota
2. https://www.steadily.com/blog/how-much-can-a-landlord-raise-rent-in-north-dakota
3. https://www.hemlane.com/resources/north-dakota-tenant-landlord-law/
4 https://www.highplainsfhc.org/uploads/1/2/3/9/123997003/landlord_and_tenant_rights_in_nd.pdf
5. https://www.steadily.com/blog/north-dakota-rental-lease-agreement-laws-regulations
