habitability protected.
Landlords must keep premises fit. Tenants may, after notice, arrange repairs and seek reimbursement or other remedies.
What this means for you: Repair remedies exist but follow specific notice steps.
Your next step: Send written notice and document costs if you arrange repairs.
Source: N.D. Cent. Code § 47-16-13. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
More North Dakota rights: North Dakota security deposit · North Dakota eviction · North Dakota entry notice · North Dakota rent increase.
Repairs in nearby states: Minnesota (habitability protected) · South Dakota (habitability protected) · Montana (habitability protected).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026