Is there a limit on late fees in North Dakota?

North Dakota sets no fixed percentage cap, but late fees must be reasonable and can be challenged if punitive. No statutory limit but must be reasonable. Must be in lease. Bounced check fee limited to $40.

Is there a grace period before late fees in North Dakota?

North Dakota has no statutory grace period; any grace period comes from your lease.

Can I dispute an excessive late fee in North Dakota?

Yes. Fees that are disproportionate to the landlord's actual costs can be challenged as unreasonable penalties.

North Dakota Late Fee Laws

no statutory percentage cap

North Dakota has no statutory percentage cap on late fees (16 of 51 US jurisdictions cap them), but fees must still be reasonable — courts can strike down excessive charges. The FAQ below covers any other statutory limits that apply.

Educational information: generated from our North Dakota law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

How North Dakota compares

16 of 51 US jurisdictions cap late fees by statute (as a percentage, dollar amount, or formula); the rest rely on reasonableness standards or set no limit. Here is how North Dakota compares with other states in our database.

State	Late Fee Laws
North Dakota	no statutory percentage cap
Ohio	no statutory percentage cap
Oklahoma	no statutory percentage cap
Oregon	one of three statutory structures (flat fee, daily fee, or 5% of rent per 5 days)
Pennsylvania	no statutory percentage cap

Frequently asked questions

Is there a limit on late fees in North Dakota?: North Dakota sets no fixed percentage cap, but late fees must be reasonable and can be challenged if punitive. No statutory limit but must be reasonable. Must be in lease. Bounced check fee limited to $40.
Is there a grace period before late fees in North Dakota?: North Dakota has no statutory grace period; any grace period comes from your lease.
Can I dispute an excessive late fee in North Dakota?: Yes. Fees that are disproportionate to the landlord's actual costs can be challenged as unreasonable penalties.

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