North Dakota Landlord Entry Rules

Section 47-16-07.3 permits entry 'at any time in case of emergency' or where the landlord reasonably believes the unit is abandoned or the lease is being substantially violated. For routine purposes — inspection, repairs, services, or showings — the landlord may enter 'only during reasonable hours, and in a reasonable manner,' and 'unless it is impractical to do so the landlord shall first notify and receive the consent of the tenant which shall not be unreasonably withheld, which consent shall identify a time certain.' The statute adds that a 'landlord shall not abuse the right of access or use it to harass or intimidate the tenant.' Consent is presumed when a tenant fails to object after notice of intent to enter at a time certain. North Dakota fixes no specific advance-notice period (e.g. 24 hours), so reasonableness governs.

No specific statutory penalty. A tenant facing abusive or harassing entry may seek damages or injunctive relief; unlawful entry can also support a habitability or quiet-enjoyment claim under Chapter 47-16.