Move-In / Move-Out Checklist in North Dakota

Record the condition of each room on move-in and again on move-out, with photos. It is the best evidence in a security deposit dispute. Some states require a move-in condition form.

What North Dakota law says

Itemized deductions	Any portion not returned must be itemized; the itemization, the amount due, and a written notice stating any amount still owed or refund due must be delivered or mailed within 30 days. Allowed deductions: damage from the tenant's pet or negligence of the tenant/guests, unpaid rent, and cleaning/repairs needed to restore the unit to move-in condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Landlord must give the tenant a signed move-in condition statement, which is prima facie proof of condition (§ 47-16-07.2). Source: N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.1(3)
Wear and tear / move-out charges	Not defined by statute. The landlord may deduct from the deposit for damage from the tenant's pet or the negligence of the tenant or guest, unpaid rent, and cleaning or other repairs that were the tenant's responsibility and are needed to return the unit to its move-in condition, 'reasonable wear and tear excepted.' Deductions must be itemized within 30 days. The required signed move-in condition statement (§ 47-16-07.2) is prima facie proof of the starting condition. Withholding without reasonable justification exposes the landlord to treble damages (§ 47-16-07.1(4)). No specific statutory rule on painting or carpet. Source: N.D.C.C. §§ 47-16-07.1(3), 47-16-07.2

Itemized deductions

Any portion not returned must be itemized; the itemization, the amount due, and a written notice stating any amount still owed or refund due must be delivered or mailed within 30 days. Allowed deductions: damage from the tenant's pet or negligence of the tenant/guests, unpaid rent, and cleaning/repairs needed to restore the unit to move-in condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted.

Landlord must give the tenant a signed move-in condition statement, which is prima facie proof of condition (§ 47-16-07.2).

Source: N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.1(3)

Wear and tear / move-out charges

Not defined by statute. The landlord may deduct from the deposit for damage from the tenant's pet or the negligence of the tenant or guest, unpaid rent, and cleaning or other repairs that were the tenant's responsibility and are needed to return the unit to its move-in condition, 'reasonable wear and tear excepted.' Deductions must be itemized within 30 days.

The required signed move-in condition statement (§ 47-16-07.2) is prima facie proof of the starting condition. Withholding without reasonable justification exposes the landlord to treble damages (§ 47-16-07.1(4)). No specific statutory rule on painting or carpet.

Source: N.D.C.C. §§ 47-16-07.1(3), 47-16-07.2

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MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUT CONDITION CHECKLIST — [rental address]

Tenant: [tenant name] Landlord: [landlord name]

Move-in date: [move-in date] Move-out date: [move-out date]

Living room — walls, floors, windows, lights: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Kitchen — appliances, cabinets, sink, counters: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Bathroom(s) — toilet, tub/shower, sink, fan: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Bedroom(s) — walls, floors, closets, windows: move-in ____________ / move-out ____________

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms tested: move-in ______ / move-out ______ Keys given: [number of keys]

Photos taken on: [photo dates]. Signed by tenant ____________ and landlord ____________

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