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The Landlord And Tenant Act 1985 allows your landlord access to inspect the property, as long as they have given you at least 24 hours' notice and that the proposed visit is at a reasonable time. The landlord should give you notice in writing, stating who will enter the property and why.
A North Carolina eviction process does not allow a landlord to evict a tenant without good cause. As long as the tenant does not violate any rules, they can stay until their rental period ends. However, if the tenant becomes a "holdover" tenant, the summary ejectment may begin after the appropriate notice period.
Landlord Right to Entry in North Carolina North Carolina law has no legal provision regarding landlord's right to entry. Thus, landlords are generally allowed to enter inhabited properties without notice. As such, landlords are also allowed to enter without permission or notice in case of emergencies.
Notice Requirements for North Carolina Tenants You must provide the same amount of notice (seven days) as the landlord. Be sure to check your rental agreement which may require that your notice to end the tenancy be given on the first of the month or on another specific date.
The minimum notice requirement is 28 days. If you have a monthly tenancy, you will have to give one month's notice. If you pay your rent at longer intervals you have to give notice equivalent to that rental period. For example, if you pay rent every three months, you would have to give three months' notice.
The big take-away is that in most circumstances a landlord cannot enter a property without agreement from the tenant. And If the landlord ignores the law and enters the property without permission, the tenant may be able to claim damages or gain an injunction to prevent the landlord doing it again.
North Carolina Rental Laws on Landlord RetaliationHarassing the tenant. For example, preventing the tenant from accessing previously available amenities. Refusing to honor renter's repair requests. Decreasing services to a renter.
Notice of entry laws are absent from North Carolina law, and as a result, the landlord is not required to provide notice of entry and therefore may enter the premises for the following reasons: Non-emergency maintenance and repairs.