What is the process of tenant eviction?

The process of tenant eviction in North Dakota is outlined in the state’s Landlord/Tenant laws. The landlord must first provide the tenant with a written notice of the issue which has caused the eviction. This notice must include the date of the notice, the landlord’s name and address, the tenant’s name and address, and the reason for the notice. The tenant then has five days from the date of the notice to cure the issue or to vacate the premises within the five days. If the tenant does not comply with the notice, the landlord may then file an eviction action with their local court. The court will then issue an Order of Eviction and the landlord must have the order served on the tenant. At this point, the tenant has three days to comply with the order by either leaving the premises voluntarily or filing an answer to the eviction action. If the tenant complies with the eviction order or fails to file an answer to the eviction action, the landlord may then apply for a Writ of Execution from the court. This allows the landlord to have the local sheriff change the locks on the property and remove the tenant and their possessions from the premises if the tenant is still there. The tenant may be responsible for any costs associated with the execution of the eviction.

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What is the process of tenant eviction?

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