North Carolina Housing Coalition

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North Carolina Housing Coalition

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Tenant Defenses to Eviction Notices in North Carolina

There are four main reasons a landlord can evict a tenant in North Carolina: 1) nonpayment of rent, 2) tenant remaining on premises after the termination of the lease (“hold-over tenant”), 3) tenant breaching one or more terms of the lease agreement, and 4) drug trafficking or other criminal activity. check to learn more.

North Carolina Eviction

The North Carolina eviction notice for nonpayment of rent is 10-days. The notice should advise the tenant that the tenancy will be maintained if the entire rent owed is paid within the 10-day period or a legal action will be initiated to evict the tenant. check to learn more.