N.D.C.C. §§ 47-16-01 through 47-16-30.1, 47-16-31 through 47-16-35, 47-16-42 § 47-16-13.4
Remedy after termination.
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47-16-13.4. Remedy after termination.
If the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord has a claim for possession and for rent
and a separate claim for actual damages for breach of the rental agreement.Section 47-16-13.4 of the North Dakota Century Code establishes what a landlord may pursue once a rental agreement has been terminated. Upon termination, the law recognizes two distinct types of claims available to the landlord: one for regaining possession of the property, and another for unpaid rent along with a separate claim for actual damages resulting from the breach of the rental agreement. These claims are treated independently, meaning a landlord is not limited to seeking only one form of relief.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.D.C.C. § 47-16-13.4, compliant operators generally document all financial losses that arise when a rental agreement is terminated due to a tenant's breach, since the statute allows for a separate claim for actual damages beyond just unpaid rent. Property owners and managers typically maintain thorough records of repair costs, lost rent, and other quantifiable losses to support each distinct claim. Operators familiar with this provision understand that pursuing possession does not foreclose the ability to also seek monetary compensation through the courts.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.D.C.C. § 47-16-13.4 outlines the remedies a landlord may assert after a rental agreement ends, which can include claims for possession, rent, and actual damages filed as separate legal actions. Tenants should be aware that a landlord's recovery of the property does not necessarily resolve any financial claims the landlord may still pursue. Tenants facing such claims may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand how this provision applies and what defenses or counterclaims may be available under North Dakota law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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