ND HB1192

Allows landlords to charge a separate pet security deposit, not to exceed the greater of $2,500 or two months' rent, for tenants keeping animals that are not service animals or companion animals required as reasonable accommodations under fair housing laws.

Maintains the existing one month's rent limit for standard security deposits for tenants without pets.

Permits landlords to apply pet security deposits toward damages caused by the lessee's pet, unpaid rent, and necessary cleaning or repairs to return the unit to its original condition, with reasonable wear and tear excepted.

Requires landlords to itemize any security deposit deductions and provide written notice to the lessee within 30 days of lease termination, specifying amounts owed or refunds due.

Imposes treble damages liability on landlords who wrongfully withhold security deposit money without reasonable justification.