Free Legal and Tenant Help in North Dakota: Eviction, Deposits and Legal Aid

Legal Services of North Dakota is free. You must meet income rules and have a North Dakota civil legal issue. Under 60, call 800 634 5263. Age 60 or older, call 866 621 9886. Phone hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 3 pm Central. You can also apply online at lsnd.org. They do not take applications by e mail, fax or voice mail.

Official page: lsnd.org

A landlord can't evict you without a court order from a state district court. For some reasons, like not paying rent three days after it is due, the landlord first serves a 3 day notice. A summons and complaint starts the court case. Gather your papers, go to the hearing, and ask for more time if you need it. The court says to talk to a lawyer as soon as you get a notice or summons.

Official page: ndcourts.gov/legal-self-help/eviction-for-tenants

The Attorney General says the landlord serves a notice to quit with 3 days to leave. If you stay, a court summons and complaint follow, with a hearing set 3 to 15 days later.

Official page: attorneygeneral.nd.gov/consumer-resources/tenant-rights

Your deposit and an itemized list of any deductions are due back within 30 days after you move out. On a month to month lease, the landlord must give written notice at least 30 days before a rent increase. Housing discrimination complaints go to the North Dakota Department of Labor. For consumer questions, call the Attorney General at 701 328 3404 or 800 472 2600.

Official page: attorneygeneral.nd.gov/consumer-resources/tenant-rights

The Legal Self Help Center gives general information on civil court steps, with guides and forms. It can't give legal advice or act as your lawyer. Call 701 328 1852. Its forms aren't official court forms, and courts aren't required to accept them.

Official page: ndcourts.gov/legal-self-help/contact-us