Renters’ Rights in North Carolina

Renters’ Rights in North Carolina

Terminations and evictions

North Carolina Tenants’ Right to Terminate a Rental Lease

Learn when and how renters in North Carolina may lawfully break a lease, as well as how to minimize obligation for rent until the conclusion of the lease term.

North Carolina Tenant Defenses to Eviction Notices

Are you a North Carolina renter facing eviction? You could have legal reasons to challenge your eviction. This is how.

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

Find out how much notice you (and your landlord) must provide each other to discontinue a month-to-month rental in North Carolina.

Rent Payment

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

Learn about North Carolina rent standards, such as late fee restrictions, notice requirements for rent increases, and notice requirements for terminating a lease due to nonpayment of rent.

Deposits for Security

Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines in North Carolina

A summary of North Carolina landlord-tenant regulations regarding security deposits.