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North Carolina Landlord-Tenant Laws

A summary of North Carolina rules for security deposits, entry notice, late fees, rent increases, and required disclosures.

This is a general summary for informational purposes, not legal advice. Laws change and local ordinances can add requirements beyond state law — verify current rules with your state's official statutes or an attorney before relying on this for an actual tenancy.

Security deposit limit2 weeks rent for week-to-week; 1.5 months for month-to-month; 2 months for longer terms
Interest on deposit requiredNo
Deposit return deadline30 Days; interim accounting with final up to 60 if needed days
Entry notice requiredNo statewide statute
Late fee limitMonthly: greater of $15 or 5%; weekly: greater of $4 or 5%
Late fee grace period5
Rent increase notice7 for month-to-month tenancy changes/termination; use caution
Eviction notice period10

Required disclosures in North Carolina

  • • Federal lead-based paint
  • • security deposit bank/bond notice
  • • fit premises disclosures

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