N.D.C.C. §§ 47-16-01 through 47-16-30.1, 47-16-31 through 47-16-35, 47-16-42 § 47-16-25
Notice of adverse proceedings to landlord.
Operative Text
47-16-25. Notice of adverse proceedings to landlord.
Every tenant who receives notice of any proceeding to recover the real property occupied
by the tenant, or the possession thereof, must:
1. Inform the tenant's landlord immediately of the notice; and
2. Deliver the notice to the landlord.
The tenant shall be responsible to the landlord for all damages which the landlord may sustain
by reason of any omission by the tenant to inform the landlord of the notice or to deliver it to the
landlord, if such notice is in writing. The attornment to a stranger is void unless made with the
consent of the landlord or in consequence of a judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction.Under N.D.C.C. § 47-16-25, when a tenant receives any notice of a legal proceeding aimed at recovering the real property they occupy, the tenant is required to promptly inform the landlord and physically deliver that notice to them. If the tenant fails to do so and the notice was in writing, the tenant can be held financially responsible for any damages the landlord suffers as a result of that omission. The provision also establishes that any transfer of a tenant's allegiance or obligations to a new party — known as 'attornment' — is legally void unless the landlord consents or a court of competent jurisdiction orders it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.D.C.C. § 47-16-25, landlords have a right to receive prompt notification and delivery of any written legal notices that a tenant receives regarding proceedings to recover the occupied property. Compliant operators generally maintain clear communication channels with tenants so that such notices are passed along without delay. If a tenant fails to deliver a written notice and the landlord suffers damages as a result, § 47-16-25 provides a basis for the landlord to seek recovery of those damages from the tenant.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.D.C.C. § 47-16-25 places an affirmative duty on tenants to immediately inform their landlord and hand over any written notice they receive about legal proceedings to recover the property they occupy. Failing to do so can expose a tenant to financial liability for damages the landlord sustains because of that omission. Tenants who have questions about what qualifies as a covered notice or how this obligation interacts with their broader rights may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with North Dakota housing law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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