North Dakota Notice to enter
How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering a rental in North Dakota?
Entry during reasonable hours; unless impractical the landlord must first notify the tenant and get consent for a time certain (consent is presumed if the tenant does not object after notice). No fixed hours in the statute.
Verified Source: N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.3 · last checked 2026-10-15
How this works in North Dakota
North Dakota allows entry during reasonable hours. Unless it is impractical, the landlord must first notify the tenant and get consent for a time certain. Consent is presumed if the tenant does not object after notice. The statute sets no fixed hours.
Worked example for North Dakota
Example: You want to enter at a time certain, 10 a.m. on June 12, 2026. Unless it is impractical, you first notify the tenant and get consent for that time. If the tenant does not object after that notice, consent is presumed. Entry is during reasonable hours. The statute sets no fixed hours.
North Dakota timelines and limits
| Hours | During reasonable hours. The statute sets no fixed hours. |
|---|---|
| Notice and consent | Unless impractical, first notify the tenant and get consent for a time certain |
| Presumed consent | If the tenant does not object after notice of intent to enter at a time certain |
North Dakota FAQ
How much notice does a North Dakota landlord have to give before entering?
Unless it is impractical, the landlord must first notify the tenant and get consent for a time certain, under N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.3. The statute sets no fixed hours.
What if the tenant does not respond?
Consent is presumed if the tenant does not object after notice of intent to enter at a time certain.
When can the landlord enter?
During reasonable hours. The statute sets no fixed hours.
Sources for this section: N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.3 (checked 2026-10-15)
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