North Carolina State Laws Affecting Tenants in Domestic Violence Situations

Here are North Carolina rules protecting tenants who are victims of domestic violence.

North Carolina Required Landlord Disclosures

Learn about the disclosures that landlords in North Carolina must provide tenants, usually in the lease or rental agreement.

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.

Illegal Eviction Procedures in North Carolina

North Carolina landlords must follow specific rules and procedures when evicting a tenant.

Tenant Defenses to Eviction Notices in North Carolina

Are you a tenant facing an eviction in North Carolina? You may have legal grounds to fight your eviction. Here's how.

Evicting Drug Traffickers and Other Criminals in North Carolina

Learn the special legal rules and procedures for evicting a tenant who sells drugs or engages in other criminal activity on North Carolina rental property.

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.

North Carolina Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent or "Repair and Deduct"

Find out North Carolina's rules on rent withholding and repair and deduct.

Consequences of Paying Rent Late in North Carolina

Paying rent late in North Carolina can cost you money--and possibly your tenancy.

Suing a Cotenant in North Carolina Small Claims Court for Unpaid Rent

Learn the basics of filing a small claims lawsuit if your roommate isn't paying rent.

North Carolina Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines

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

Filing a Security Deposit Lawsuit in North Carolina Small Claims Court

Here’s an overview of the steps involved with filing a security deposit lawsuit in North Carolina.