N.D. Cent. Code § 40-24-03
40-24-03. Lien between vendor and vendee of special assessments
40-24-03. Lien between vendor and vendee of special assessments
As between a vendor and vendee of real property, unless the purchase contract otherwise
provides, the installments of all special assessments for local improvements which are required
to be certified and returned to the county auditor in each year shall be and become a lien upon
the real property upon which the same are assessed from and after the first day of December in
such year.