North Dakota § 47-16-13.2 - Tenant obligations - Maintenance of dwelling unit
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 47-16-13.2 — Tenant obligations - Maintenance of dwelling unit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-16-13.2. Tenant obligations - Maintenance of dwelling unit
A tenant of a residential dwelling unit shall: 1. Comply with all obligations primarily imposed upon tenants by applicable provisions of building and housing codes materially affecting health and safety. 2. Keep that part of the premises that the tenant occupies and uses as clean and safe as the condition of the premises permit. 3. Periodically remove all ashes, garbage, rubbish, and other waste from the tenant's dwelling unit, and dispose of them in a clean and safe manner. 4. Keep all plumbing fixtures in the dwelling unit or used by the tenant as clean as their condition permits. 5. Use in a reasonable manner all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and other facilities and appliances including elevators in the premises. 6. 7. Not deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, impair, or remove any part of the premises or knowingly permit any person to do so. Conduct oneself and require other persons on the premises with the tenant's consent to conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb the tenant's neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of the premises.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 47-16-13.2
What does North Dakota Century Code § 47-16-13.2 cover?
Section 47-16-13.2 ("Tenant obligations - Maintenance of dwelling unit") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 47-16-13.2?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 47-16-13.2" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Dakota attorney.
How does North Dakota § 47-16-13.2 apply to my situation?
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