North Dakota Tenant's Subordination (General — to a Lease/Easement) refers to the legal process through which a tenant agrees to give priority status or a lower priority to a lease or easement held by a third party. This agreement allows the third party, such as a lender or easement holder, to have their rights recognized before the tenant's rights in case of foreclosure or condemnation. The purpose of tenant's subordination is to ensure that the landlord or easement holder's interests are protected, as they may have invested significant resources in the property. By subordinating their lease or easement, tenants voluntarily allow the third party to have a superior claim on the property's title, giving them better chances to recover their investment in case of default. In North Dakota, there are two common types of Tenant's Subordination: 1. Lease Subordination: This type of subordination involves a tenant subordinating their leasehold interest to a lender's mortgage. By doing so, the tenant acknowledges that if the property is foreclosed upon, the lease will be subordinate to the lender's interest. As a result, the lender will have the right to evict the tenant and terminate the lease, effectively ending the tenant's rights to the property. 2. Easement Subordination: This type of subordination occurs when a tenant subordinates their leasehold interest to an easement held by a third party. An easement grants a non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose, such as access or utility lines. By agreeing to the easement's subordination, the tenant acknowledges that the third party easement holder's rights take precedence over their own leasehold rights. By subordinating their lease or easement, tenants provide additional security for lenders or easement holders, making the property more attractive for investment. However, tenants should carefully review the terms of subordination agreements to ensure they understand the potential consequences, such as eviction or termination of lease rights. In summary, North Dakota Tenant's Subordination (General — to a Lease/Easement) involves a tenant voluntarily agreeing to subordinate their lease or easement rights to a third party's interests. The two main types are Lease Subordination and Easement Subordination, which respectively give priority rights to lenders in case of foreclosure and easement holders for non-possessory land uses.