Quick AnswerThis checklist covers the lease disclosures a North Dakota landlord must provide in 2026 under N.D.C.C. Chapter 47-16, plus the federal lead-based paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing. Getting them right at signing avoids penalties and keeps the lease enforceable.
Disclosures are the notices North Dakota law says a tenant must receive when they rent a home. Below, each requirement is laid out with the statute behind it — N sets the framework — and the risk of omitting it, the owner/agent identity included. Pair this with our North Dakota lease requirements guide.

Which disclosures must a North Dakota lease include?

North Dakota landlord-tenant law is governed by N.D.C.C. Chapter 47-16. Beyond the universal federal lead rule, the disclosures a North Dakota landlord must give at or around lease signing are:

DisclosureAuthorityApplies To
Owner/agent identityN.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.1Every lease
Deposit accountN.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.1When a deposit is taken
Lead-based paint hazard + EPA pamphletTitle X (federal)Housing built before 1978

The main North Dakota lease disclosures

Owner/agent identity (N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.1): the landlord should disclose in writing the owner or agent authorized to manage the property and receive notices.

Additional North Dakota disclosures

Deposit account (N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.1): the deposit must be held in an interest-bearing account, and the tenant is generally entitled to the interest — verify the current rule and rate.

Federal lead-based paint disclosure

Federal law overlays North Dakota's own rules here. Any pre-1978 rental triggers Title X (42 U.S.C. § 4852d): the landlord must supply a signed lead-warning statement, disclose known lead hazards, share available inspection records, and give the tenant the EPA booklet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home. Skipping it exposes the landlord to civil and, in serious cases, criminal liability.

What happens if a North Dakota landlord skips a required disclosure?

Consequences depend on the disclosure:

  • A missed 30-day itemized deposit return can expose the landlord to the wrongfully withheld amount and, in bad-faith cases, treble damages (N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.1).
  • A federal lead-paint violation carries civil and, in egregious cases, criminal penalties plus liability for tenant damages.

For the full set of North Dakota lease rules — deposits, late fees, and notice periods — see What Must a North Dakota Lease Agreement Include. Managing rentals in more than one state? Compare North Dakota's list with our South Dakota and Minnesota disclosure checklists, and see the baseline in What Every Residential Lease Agreement Must Include.

A compliant North Dakota lease includes every disclosure the state requires — owner/agent identity, deposit account — plus the federal lead-based paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing. Every lease LeaseHelper generates folds in the North Dakota disclosures that apply, so nothing required is missed.

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Frequently asked questions

What disclosures are required in a North Dakota lease?

A North Dakota lease must include owner/agent identity; deposit account (N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.1; N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.1), plus the federal lead-based paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing.

Does North Dakota require a owner/agent identity disclosure?

Yes. the landlord should disclose in writing the owner or agent authorized to manage the property and receive notices (N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.1).

Does North Dakota require a deposit account disclosure?

Yes. the deposit must be held in an interest-bearing account, and the tenant is generally entitled to the interest — verify the current rule and rate (N.D.C.C. § 47-16-07.1).

Does North Dakota require a lead-paint disclosure?

Yes, for pre-1978 housing. This is a federal requirement: the signed lead-warning disclosure, known records, and the EPA pamphlet.

Official sources

Primary statutes and official government references for this guide. Statutes change — always confirm against the current official text before you act.

Consider this background on North Dakota lease disclosure requirements and landlord-tenant law, not legal advice. Because laws are amended and local ordinances sometimes go further, verify the current statutes before relying on anything here; for complex situations, consult a licensed North Dakota attorney. Last reviewed: July 2, 2026.