North Dakota § 47-16-17 - When lessee may terminate lease
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 47-16-17 — When lessee may terminate lease, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-16-17. When lessee may terminate lease
The lessee of real property may terminate the lease before the end of the term agreed upon: 1. When the lessor does not fulfill the lessor's obligations, if any, within a reasonable time after request, as to placing and securing the lessee in the quiet possession of the property leased, or putting it into a good condition, or repairing it; or 2. When the greater part of the property leased, or that part which was, and which the lessor had reason to believe was, the material inducement to the lessee to enter into the contract, perishes from any cause other than the ordinary negligence of the lessee.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 47-16-17
What does North Dakota Century Code § 47-16-17 cover?
Section 47-16-17 ("When lessee may terminate lease") 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 § 47-16-17?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 47-16-17" (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?
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How does North Dakota § 47-16-17 apply to my situation?
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