North Carolina Landlord-Tenant Law

Landlord-Tenant Laws in North Carolina

Navigating North Carolina landlord-tenant law can seem daunting, but in reality, a basic understanding of the state’s laws is enough to help both landlords and tenants solve most issues they face—without a lawyer.

Eviction Notices for Nonpayment of Rent in North Carolina

Landlords have the option to evict a tenant who does not pay rent in North Carolina. Here’s how.

North Carolina Notice Requirements to Terminate a Month-to-Month Tenancy

Find out North Carolina rules for how much notice you (and your landlord) must give each other to end a month-to-month tenancy.

Tenant's Right to Break a Rental Lease in North Carolina

Learn when and how tenants may legally break a lease in North Carolina and how to limit liability for rent through the end of the lease term.

Top 8 Landlord Legal Responsibilities in North Carolina

Successful property managers in North Carolina know the importance of staying on top of landlord-tenant law. They choose tenants in a nondiscriminatory way, maintain their rental properties, and follow state rules on the limits, uses, and return of security deposits. Less successful landlords too often

North Carolina Late Fees, Termination for Nonpayment of Rent, and Other Rent Rules

Find out North Carolina rent rules, including limits on late fees, notice requirements for rent increases, and notice required for terminating a tenancy for nonpayment of rent.

Handling a Tenant's Abandoned Property in North Carolina

Learn the rules landlords in North Carolina must follow to deal with property abandoned by a tenant.

North Carolina Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines

A breakdown of North Carolina landlord-tenant laws on security deposits.

North Carolina Rules Regarding Mold in Rental Properties

Here's what North Carolina landlords (and tenants) need to know about mold and the law.

North Carolina Landlord's Guide to Security Deposit Disputes in Small Claims Court

Even the most meticulous landlord may be sued by a tenant over the return of a security deposit.

How to Evict a Tenant in North Carolina

Eviction is a process that allows a landlord to lawfully remove a tenant from the leased premises. There are four main reasons a landlord can evict a tenant in North Carolina: