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North Carolina landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a North Carolina landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

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Security deposit

1.5 months (month-to-month) / 2 months (longer)

Return: 30 days

Late fees

Capped at $15 or 5% of rent, whichever is greater

Entry notice

None statutorily required

Termination notice

7 days (week-to-week) / 30 days (month-to-month)

Rent control

Prohibited

Required disclosures

Every North Carolina residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Lead-based paint

Notable North Carolina quirk

Deposit cap depends on rental period.

Eviction timelines in North Carolina

See filing fees, timelines, and estimated total costs for North Carolina.

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Other states

Alabama

1 month's rent

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

Arkansas

2 months' rent

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

Colorado

No statutory cap

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)