North Dakota Rent Increase & Late Fee Laws
North Dakota rules on rent increases & late fees for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: Statewide preemption: political subdivisions may not enact, maintain, or enforce rent control on private residential or commercial property. N.D.C.C. § 47-16-02.1
The rules in North Dakota
| Rent control / increase limits | Statewide preemption: political subdivisions may not enact, maintain, or enforce rent control on private residential or commercial property. Does not limit a political subdivision's control of residential property it owns. Source: N.D.C.C. § 47-16-02.1 |
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| Late fees | No statutory cap ND Attorney General: the lease must state whether there is a late fee, the amount, and when it is charged. Ch. 47-16 sets no amount. Landlords may not charge a fee to accept cash, check, or money order (§ 47-16-20.1). Source: No statute |
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North Dakota vs. neighboring states
| State | Rent control / increase limits | Late fees |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | Statewide preemption: political subdivisions may not enact, maintain, or enforce rent control on private residential or commercial property. N.D.C.C. § 47-16-02.1 | No statutory cap No statute |
| Minnesota | No statewide rent cap. State law preempts local rent control unless the measure is approved by voters in a general election. Saint Paul has a rent stabilization ordinance (originally adopted 'Ord of 11-2-2021', the 2021 general election date, per the ordinance's history notes): a 3% cap on increases within any 12-month period, with exceptions. Minn. Stat. § 471.9996; Saint Paul Legislative Code ch. 193A | Allowed only if the landlord and tenant agreed in writing. The agreement must say when the fee will be charged. The fee may not exceed 8% of the overdue rent payment. There is no statutory grace period. Minn. Stat. § 504B.177 |
| Montana | Local rent control preempted: local governments with self-government powers may not exercise any power to control the amount of rent charged for private residential or commercial property. No statewide cap. Mont. Code Ann. § 7-1-111(26) | No statutory cap or grace period. Mont. Code Ann. § 70-24-103 (definition of "rent") |
| South Dakota | No statewide rent control, and state law prohibits local rent control. No local government may enact, maintain, or enforce any ordinance or other measure that would control the rent charged for private residential property. SDCL 6-1-13 | No statutory cap or grace period. None in SDCL Chapter 43-32 |
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North Dakota Rent Increase & Late Fee Laws FAQ
Is there rent control or a limit on rent increases in North Dakota?
Statewide preemption: political subdivisions may not enact, maintain, or enforce rent control on private residential or commercial property. (N.D.C.C. § 47-16-02.1)
Is there a limit on late fees in North Dakota?
No statutory cap (No statute)
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.