N.D.C.C. §§ 47-32-01 through 47-32-05 § 47-32-03
Legal representatives may bring eviction actions.
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47-32-03. Legal representatives may bring eviction actions. Executors and administrators may bring actions of eviction in the district courts in the same manner as their testators and intestates, as the case may be.
Under N.D.C.C. § 47-32-03, the legal representatives of a deceased person's estate — specifically executors and administrators — are granted the same authority to pursue eviction proceedings in North Dakota district courts as the deceased property owner would have had during their lifetime. The provision ensures that the death of a landlord does not extinguish the estate's ability to enforce possessory rights over real property. This rule applies whether the deceased left a will (testate) or died without one (intestate).
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and estate planners should be aware that under N.D.C.C. § 47-32-03, a duly appointed executor or administrator steps into the shoes of the deceased landlord for purposes of eviction proceedings in district court. Compliant estate administration in this context typically involves ensuring that the executor or administrator is formally appointed and authorized before initiating any eviction action on behalf of the estate. Operators managing properties held in estates generally document their legal representative status at the outset of any court proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under N.D.C.C. § 47-32-03, tenants should be aware that an eviction action may be brought against them by an executor or administrator acting on behalf of a deceased landlord's estate, carrying the same legal weight as if the original landlord had filed. Tenants facing such proceedings may wish to verify that the party bringing the action has been properly appointed as executor or administrator, as standing to sue is a foundational element of any eviction case. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help tenants understand their options when an estate, rather than an individual landlord, is the opposing party in an eviction matter.
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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