Landlord Entry Rules in North Dakota
North Dakota rules on landlord entry for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: Any time in an emergency, or if the landlord reasonably believes the tenant abandoned the unit or is in substantial violation of the lease. N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.3
The rules in North Dakota
| Landlord entry notice | Any time in an emergency, or if the landlord reasonably believes the tenant abandoned the unit or is in substantial violation of the lease. Otherwise only during reasonable hours, in a reasonable manner, for inspection, repairs, services, or showings, and (unless impractical) after notifying the tenant and receiving consent for a time certain; consent may not be unreasonably withheld and is presumed if the tenant does not object after notice. No fixed number of hours' notice. Landlord may not abuse access to harass the tenant. Source: N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.3 |
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North Dakota vs. neighboring states
| State | Landlord entry notice |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | Any time in an emergency, or if the landlord reasonably believes the tenant abandoned the unit or is in substantial violation of the lease. Otherwise only during reasonable hours, in a reasonable manner, for inspection, repairs, services, or showings, and (unless impractical) after notifying the tenant and receiving consent for a time certain; consent may not be unreasonably withheld and is presumed if the tenant does not object after notice. N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.3 |
| Minnesota | Entry only for a reasonable business purpose, after a good-faith effort to give at least 24 hours' advance notice with a specific time or window. Entry is allowed only between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. unless the landlord and tenant agree otherwise. No notice is needed if the landlord reasonably suspects that immediate entry is needed to prevent injury to people or property, to check on the tenant's safety, or to comply with local ordinances on unlawful activity. Minn. Stat. § 504B.211 |
| Montana | At least 24 hours' notice, at reasonable times, except in an emergency or when notice is impracticable. Posting notice conspicuously on the main entry door counts as notice. Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-312 |
| South Dakota | Reasonable notice and entry at reasonable times, except in emergencies or where notice is impracticable. Written notice 24 hours in advance is presumed reasonable unless the lease sets other notice methods or times. The notice must state the date(s), a time window within normal business hours, the purpose, and how to ask to reschedule. SDCL 43-32-32 |
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Landlord Entry Rules in North Dakota FAQ
Can a landlord enter without notice in North Dakota?
Any time in an emergency, or if the landlord reasonably believes the tenant abandoned the unit or is in substantial violation of the lease. Otherwise only during reasonable hours, in a reasonable manner, for inspection, repairs, services, or showings, and (unless impractical) after notifying the tenant and receiving consent for a time certain; consent may not be unreasonably withheld and is presumed if the tenant does not object after notice. (N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.3)
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