Know Your Rights: Tenants and Evictions
Last updated: May 4, 2020 11:45 am
The North Dakota Supreme Court is no longer stopping eviction hearings, which means courts are open again. That’s a problem for people who can’t afford rent because of COVID-19.
We hope Gov. Doug Burgum comes up with a better solution than to just “work with your landlord,” but in the meantime, we want to provide information to walk people through the eviction process so they understand their rights.
Please note this is a guide, not gospel. For a full explanation of the eviction process in North Dakota, click here.
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