North Dakota Notice to Vacate: Notice Periods and Rules
In North Dakota, tenants give at least 30 days written notice to end a month-to-month tenancy, and landlords give at least 30 days. For unpaid rent, the notice period is 3 days. The details, exceptions and statute citations are below.
North Dakota notice periods at a glance
| Tenant ending a month-to-month tenancy | 30 days N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-15(2) (at least one calendar month's written notice) |
|---|---|
| Landlord ending a month-to-month tenancy | 30 days N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-15(2) |
| Notice for unpaid rent | 3 days N.D. Cent. Code §§ 47-32-01(4), 47-32-02 |
| End of a fixed-term lease | A lease for a definite term ends on its end date. If it converts to month-to-month, either party may end it on the last day of a month with at least one calendar month's notice (§ 47-16-15(5)). |
| How notice can be delivered | The 3-day notice of intention to evict may be served like a summons (personal service). If the tenant cannot be found, the sheriff or a process server may post it conspicuously on the premises (§ 47-32-02). |
The notice is 'one calendar month', not exactly 30 days. Under § 47-16-15(4), a lease clause requiring a tenant to give more than one month's notice is enforceable only if the tenant initialed it. If the landlord changes the lease terms, the tenant may leave at month-end on 25 days' notice (§ 47-16-15(3)). Eviction is allowed once rent is 3 days late, and the 3-day notice is a notice to vacate, not a right to cure.
What a North Dakota notice to vacate should include
- The names of every tenant on the lease and the full address, including unit number
- The date you are giving the notice and the date the tenancy ends
- A move-out date that gives at least the minimum notice above, counted from the day the notice is delivered
- For unpaid rent: the exact amount owed and how to pay it
- Your name, signature and contact details
- A record of how and when you delivered it (keep a copy)
Many month-to-month notices must also end on the last day of a rental period, so if rent is due on the 1st, the safest move-out date is the end of a month. Giving more notice than the minimum is fine; giving less usually makes the notice invalid.
North Dakota notice to vacate FAQ
How much notice does a tenant have to give in North Dakota?
For a month-to-month tenancy, at least 30 days in writing (N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-15(2) (at least one calendar month's written notice)). If you have a fixed-term lease, check the lease: it may require notice before the end date or renew automatically.
How much notice does a landlord have to give in North Dakota?
To end a month-to-month tenancy without a specific reason, at least 30 days (N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-15(2)).
What is the notice period for unpaid rent in North Dakota?
The tenant gets 3 days to pay or move out (N.D. Cent. Code §§ 47-32-01(4), 47-32-02). If the tenant does neither, the landlord can file an eviction case; only a court can order the tenant out.
How do you deliver a notice to vacate in North Dakota?
The 3-day notice of intention to evict may be served like a summons (personal service). If the tenant cannot be found, the sheriff or a process server may post it conspicuously on the premises (§ 47-32-02).
Do I need to give notice at the end of a fixed-term lease in North Dakota?
A lease for a definite term ends on its end date. If it converts to month-to-month, either party may end it on the last day of a month with at least one calendar month's notice (§ 47-16-15(5)).
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Checked October 2026. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Guides
- 30-Day Notice to Vacate: Sample Letter and Rules
- 30-Day Notice to Landlord: Intent to Vacate Letter
- Lease Termination Letter: End-of-Term and Early Termination
- Notice to Vacate Template and Sample Letter
- Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
- 60-Day Notice to Vacate
- Lease Non-Renewal Letter