North Dakota: rules and deadlines at a glance

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Claim deadlines · Small claims limits · Property division · Dog bite rules · Shared fault rules · Security deposit rules · Eviction notice rules · Property tax rates

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Filing deadlines (statute of limitations)

Property damage	6 years

Claim deadlines

Acknowledge	No fixed number of days; must act with reasonable promptness
Accept or deny	Reasonable time
Pay	Not set by rule

Small claims limits Single detailed source

Dollar limit	$15,000
Filing fee	$20
Lawyers	Allowed

Property division

System	Equitable distribution
Opt-in community property	No

Dog bite rules Single detailed source

Rule	One-bite rule
Details	One-bite rule (negligence)

Shared fault rules

Rule	Modified comparative negligence (50% bar)
When you are barred	Barred if you are 50% or more at fault

Security deposit rules Single detailed source

Maximum deposit	1 month's rent (2 in limited cases), plus pet deposit
Return deadline	30 days

Eviction notice rules Single detailed source

Notice before filing	3 days' notice once rent is 3 days late

Property tax rates

Effective rate	0.92%
On a $300,000 home	$2,760 a year