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Your consumer rights in North Dakota
What North Dakota and federal law say about getting a security deposit back, refunds and cancelling subscriptions, with the law cited and a sample letter for each.
Security deposits
30 days. Under North Dakota Century Code § 47-16-07.1, a landlord must deliver or mail an itemized list of any deductions, together with the amount due and a written notice, to the last address the tenant gave the landlord within 30 days. The clock starts when you move out and hand back possession of the unit. A court may also award treble damages for any security deposit money withheld without reasonable justification.
Refunds
If a company won't refund you, send a written demand with a clear deadline. If you paid by credit card, you may also be able to dispute the charge: Under the Fair Credit Billing Act, a billing-error dispute must reach the card issuer in writing within 60 days after the first statement showing the charge.
Subscriptions
North Dakota has its own automatic-renewal law for subscriptions, on top of the federal Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act.
Small claims and complaints in North Dakota
- North Dakota consumer law
- North Dakota Century Code § 51-15-02
- Where to file a complaint
- North Dakota Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division
- Small claims limit
- $15,000
- Filing fee
- $20, with a fee waiver available if you cannot afford it