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North Carolina Legal Requirements

North Carolina Residential Lease Agreement

Create a legally compliant NC lease agreement with all required disclosures and state-specific clauses

Security Deposit Limit 2 Months' Rent
Notice to Quit 30 Days
Rent Grace Period 5 Days
Late Fee Cap 5% of Rent

North Carolina Landlord-Tenant Laws

Key legal requirements for residential leases in NC

Security Deposits

North Carolina limits security deposits to 2 months' rent for unfurnished units. Deposits must be returned within 21 days after tenancy ends, with an itemized list of deductions.

Eviction Process

Landlords must provide proper notice before eviction: 3-day pay or quit for non-payment, 30-day notice for month-to-month tenancies. Court proceedings required for removal.

Habitability Standards

Landlords must maintain rental units in habitable condition, including working plumbing, heating, electrical systems, and structural integrity. Tenants can withhold rent for serious violations.

Required North Carolina Disclosures

Legal disclosures that must be included in every NC lease agreement

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
Required for properties built before 1978. Landlords must provide EPA pamphlet and disclose known lead hazards.
Mold Disclosure
North Carolina requires disclosure of known mold conditions and provision of mold information booklet to tenants.
Bedbug History
Landlords must disclose any bedbug infestations in the unit within the past year.
Utility Disclosure
Clear disclosure of which utilities are tenant's responsibility and any shared utility arrangements.

What's Included in Our North Carolina Lease Template

Comprehensive coverage of all NC legal requirements

NC-compliant lease terms and conditions
All required state disclosures included
Proper notice periods for North Carolina
Security deposit terms per state law
Late fee and penalty clauses
Maintenance and repair provisions

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about North Carolina lease agreements

In North Carolina, landlords can charge up to 2 months' rent for security deposits on unfurnished units and up to 3 months' rent for furnished units. The deposit must be returned within 21 days after the tenant moves out, along with an itemized statement of any deductions.

In North Carolina, both landlords and tenants must provide at least 30 days' written notice to end a month-to-month tenancy. For tenancies lasting more than one year, landlords must provide 60 days' notice while tenants still only need to give 30 days.

Yes, North Carolina landlords can charge late fees, but they must be reasonable and specified in the lease agreement. Typically, late fees cannot exceed 5-10% of the monthly rent. The lease must clearly state when rent is due and when late fees apply.

North Carolina requires several disclosures including: lead-based paint (for pre-1978 properties), mold information, bedbug history, flood zone location, military ordnance locations, and information about registered sex offenders in the area. Our template includes all required disclosures.

North Carolina landlords must provide at least 24 hours' written notice before entering a rental unit, except in emergencies. Entry must be during normal business hours and for valid reasons such as repairs, inspections, or showing the unit to prospective tenants or buyers.

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