This article summarizes some key North Carolina landlord-tenant laws applicable to residential rental units.
The Official State Statutes and other reputable municipal sources were used to research this information. All sources are cited appropriately.
With that said, landlord-tenant laws are always changing, and may even vary from county to county or city to city. You have a responsibility to perform your own research and cautiously apply the laws to your unique situation.
If you have a legal question or concern, you should contact a licensed attorney referral service that is operated by the North Carolina Bar Association.