North Dakota Prohibited Lease Clauses
2 restricted clause typesOur North Dakota law database tracks 2 lease clause types that state law prohibits or restricts (1 illegal, 1 typically unenforceable). Even if you signed a lease containing one, an illegal or unenforceable clause is generally void — you have not waived the underlying right.
Educational information: generated from our North Dakota law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
Clause types restricted by North Dakota law
Waiver of implied warranty of habitability
Often UnenforceableLegal basis: North Dakota Century Code Section 47-16-13.1
Confession of judgment clause
Likely IllegalLegal basis: North Dakota Century Code Section 47-16-07.7
Frequently asked questions
- What lease clauses are illegal in North Dakota?
- North Dakota law restricts 2 clause types tracked in our database, such as: waiver of implied warranty of habitability; confession of judgment clause.
- Is a lease still valid if it contains an illegal clause in North Dakota?
- Usually yes — the offending clause is void or unenforceable, but the rest of the lease typically remains in effect. You generally cannot be held to a clause that violates state law even if you signed it.
- Which law prohibits "waiver of implied warranty of habitability" in North Dakota?
- North Dakota Century Code Section 47-16-13.1.
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