Property Management

A North Dakota residential tenant who abandons the property mid-lease is generally liable for:

ANothing once they leave the property
BRent for the remainder of the lease term, minus amounts the landlord can reasonably mitigate by re-renting✓ Correct
COnly the security deposit amount
DRent for the next 30 days only

Explanation

When a tenant abandons the property, they remain liable for rent. However, North Dakota landlords have a duty to mitigate damages by making reasonable efforts to re-rent the unit. The tenant owes rent for the period the unit remains vacant after mitigation efforts.

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