North Dakota § 47-35-01 - Security interest in rents

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 47-35-01 — Security interest in rents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 47-35-01. Security interest in rents

1. A document, however denominated, that is enforceable and creates or provides for a security interest in real property, whether or not it also creates or provides for a security interest in personal property, creates an assignment of rents arising from the real property described in the document, unless the document provides otherwise. 2. An assignment of rents creates a presently effective security interest in all accrued and unaccrued rents arising from the real property described in the document creating the assignment, whether the document is denominated an absolute assignment, an absolute assignment condition upon default, an assignment as additional security, or otherwise. The security interest in rents is separate and distinct from any security interest held by the assignee in the real property.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 47-35-01

What does North Dakota Century Code § 47-35-01 cover?

Section 47-35-01 ("Security interest in rents") 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 § 47-35-01?

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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?

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How does North Dakota § 47-35-01 apply to my situation?

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