Property Management
Under North Dakota law, if a tenant's security deposit does not cover all unpaid rent and damages, the landlord may:
ADo nothing; the security deposit is the only remedy
BPursue the tenant for the remaining balance in small claims or district court✓ Correct
CReport the tenant to the NDREC
DFile a lien on the tenant's new property
Explanation
If the security deposit is insufficient to cover unpaid rent and damages, the landlord may pursue the tenant for the remaining balance through civil court action (small claims or district court).
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