N.D.C.C. §§ 47-17-01 through 47-17-05 § 47-17-01
Month's notice terminates estate at will.
Operative Text
47-17-01. Month's notice terminates estate at will.
A tenancy or other estate at will, however created, may be terminated by the landlord's
giving notice to the tenant in the manner prescribed by section 47-17-02 to remove from the
premises within a period specified in the notice of not less than one month.Under N.D.C.C. §§ 47-17-01 through 47-17-05, a tenancy at will — regardless of how it was originally established — can be brought to an end by the landlord. To do so, the landlord must deliver a notice to the tenant, following the method set out in § 47-17-02, that gives the tenant at least one full month to vacate the premises. The rule sets a floor on the notice period but does not cap it, meaning the specified removal period must be no shorter than one month.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers overseeing at-will tenancies in North Dakota should be aware that N.D.C.C. § 47-17-01 requires any termination notice to specify a removal period of at least one month. Compliant operators also ensure the notice is delivered in the manner prescribed by § 47-17-02, since both the content and the method of delivery are part of what makes a termination legally effective. Keeping records of how and when notice was served is a common practice among operators who need to demonstrate compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.D.C.C. § 47-17-01 establishes that a landlord ending an at-will tenancy must give at least one month's advance notice and must follow the delivery method outlined in § 47-17-02. If a tenant believes a termination notice was served with less than the required time or in a manner that did not comply with § 47-17-02, that potential defect may be relevant in any proceeding to enforce the termination. Tenants who have questions about whether a notice they received meets these requirements may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with North Dakota landlord-tenant 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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