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Leases are legal documents that outline the terms of renting property. They are used to establish rights and responsibilities for both landlords and tenants. Explore state-specific templates for your needs.
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North Carolina Leases
Leases are essential for rental agreements in North Carolina. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to fill out.
Common North Carolina Lease documents
- Residential Lease — outlines terms for renting a residential property.
- Commercial Lease — details terms for renting commercial business space.
- Lease Agreement — a general contract for leasing property.
- Sublease Agreement — allows a tenant to rent out a leased space.
- Month-to-Month Rental Agreement — a flexible rental arrangement without a long-term commitment.
- Fixed-Term Lease — a lease with a set duration that cannot be changed.
Lease forms by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Form packages
North Carolina Lease Purchase Agreements Package
Access essential forms for executing real estate lease purchase agreements in one convenient package.
This package includes:
- North Carolina Residential Real Estate Sales Disclosure Statement
- Contract for the Lease and Mandatory Purchase of Real Estate - Specific performance clause
- Personal Guaranty - Guarantee of Contract for the Lease and Purchase of Real Estate
- Contract for the Lease and Purchase of Real Estate - Purchase by date or leave
North Carolina Assignment of Lease Package
Access everything needed for assigning a lease in one convenient package, including multiple legal forms designed to streamline the process.
North Carolina Storage Business Package
Get everything needed for managing storage services in one package, including essential legal forms to help handle customer agreements and defaults.
This package includes:
- Lease for Storage of Goods
- Notice of Sale to Satisfy Lien of Self-Service Storage Facility
- Automobile Storage Agreement
- Lease of Storage Space for Food in a Frozen Food Locker
- Lease of Storage Space with Warehouse Company
- General Storage Agreement with a Warehouse Company for Storage of Goods
- Lease of Storage Space for Household Goods
- Warehouse and Storage Agreement
- Notice of Belief of Abandonment of Leased Premises
- Storage Services Contract - Self-Employed
North Carolina Amendment of Lease Package
Easily modify lease terms with all necessary legal forms in one package.
This package includes:
- North Carolina Amendment of Residential Lease
- Modification of a Lease to Extend the Term and Increase the Base Rent
- Modification of Lease Agreement
- Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
- Commercial Lease Modification Agreement
- Lease Modification Adding One or More Entities as Tenant Parties
North Carolina Commercial Lease Package
Access everything needed for managing commercial leases in one convenient package.
This package includes:
- North Carolina Commercial Building or Space Lease
- North Carolina Commercial Rental Lease Application Questionnaire
- North Carolina Notice of Intent Not to Renew at End of Specified Term from Landlord to Tenant for Nonresidential or Commercial Property
- North Carolina Warning of Default on Commercial Lease
- North Carolina Letter from Landlord to Tenant as Notice of Default on Commercial Lease
Mini-Storage and Self Storage Package
Get essential forms for storage agreements and customer defaults in one convenient package.
Landlord Tenant Commercial Package
This package provides multiple legal forms for managing commercial landlord-tenant relationships, offering everything needed for smooth operation in one place.
This package includes:
- Office Space Lease Agreement
- Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Surrender Possession of Premises - Vacate - Past Due Rent - Eviction
- Notice from Lessor to Lessee's Requesting an Extension or Renewal of Lease Agreement
- Checklist of Matters to be Considered in Drafting a Lease of a Commercial Building
- Assignment of Lease by Lessee with Consent of Lessor
- Letter - Notice To Tenants Announcing Rent Increase
- Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
- Building Operating Cost Addendum
- Expansion Option Clause
- Sublease Agreement
- Short Form Landlord Consent - Assignment of Office Lease
- Landlord Consent to Sublease
Landlord Tenant Commercial Package - Deluxe
Everything you need for managing commercial landlord-tenant relationships in one convenient package of related legal forms.
This package includes:
- Office Space Lease Agreement
- Short Form Lease of Office Space - Real Estate Rental
- Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Surrender Possession of Premises - Vacate - Past Due Rent - Eviction
- Notice from Lessor to Lessee's Requesting an Extension or Renewal of Lease Agreement
- Sublease of Office Space
- Checklist of Matters to be Considered in Drafting a Lease of a Commercial Building
- Month to Month Commercial Rental Agreement
- Assignment of Lease by Lessee with Consent of Lessor
- Terms Sheet for Commercial Lease Agreement
- Letter - Notice To Tenants Announcing Rent Increase
- Amended Lease - Amendment for office building
- Building Operating Cost Addendum
- Expansion Option Clause
- Sublease Agreement
- Short Form Landlord Consent - Assignment of Office Lease
- Landlord Consent to Sublease
Popular forms
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North Carolina Residential Landlord Tenant Rental Lease Forms and Agreements PackageAccess multiple essential forms for North Carolina landlords and tenants, ensuring a smooth rental experience in one convenient package.
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Residential Rental Lease AgreementEssential for establishing rental terms between landlords and tenants, ensuring clear responsibilities and expectations.
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Letter from Landlord to Tenant with 30 day notice of Expiration of Lease and Nonrenewal by landlord - Vacate by expirationNotify your tenant of lease expiration and nonrenewal, ensuring they have time to vacate the premises as required by the agreement.
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North Carolina Lease Purchase Agreements PackageAccess essential forms for executing real estate lease purchase agreements in one convenient package.
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Commercial Building or Space LeaseSecure the terms of renting commercial space with a lease agreement that outlines rights and responsibilities.
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Residential or Rental Lease Extension AgreementExtend your rental agreement to continue living in the same property without interruption or renegotiation.
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Agreed Written Termination of Lease by Landlord and TenantUse this form to officially end a lease agreement by mutual consent, ensuring both parties are released from their obligations.
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Guaranty Attachment to Lease for Guarantor or CosignerThis document secures a lease by acknowledging a guarantor or co-signer's responsibility, ensuring the landlord has financial protection.
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Residential Lease Renewal AgreementRenew your lease agreement and outline updated terms between landlord and tenant to maintain rental continuity.
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Residential Lease or Rental Agreement for Month to MonthIdeal for establishing a month-to-month rental agreement between landlords and tenants, ensuring flexibility in leasing terms.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Lease Agreement vs. Rental Agreement — both refer to renting property, but a lease typically has a longer duration.
- Sublease vs. Assignment — a sublease allows the original tenant to retain some rights, whereas an assignment transfers all rights to another party.
- Commercial Lease vs. Residential Lease — commercial leases cater to business properties, while residential leases are for living spaces.
- Month-to-Month Lease vs. Fixed-Term Lease — month-to-month leases offer flexibility, while fixed-term leases provide stability for a specified duration.
Key legal points
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Leases define the rental terms between landlords and tenants.
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Most leases require signatures from both parties to be valid.
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Terms can typically be negotiated before signing.
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Leases often include clauses about security deposits.
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Notice periods are usually specified for lease termination.
How to get started
Begin quickly with these simple steps.
- Find a template that suits your rental situation.
- Review the template's details and requirements.
- Access the full template with a subscription.
- Fill it out using the online editor.
- Export or send the completed document via your preferred method.
FAQs
A lease is a legal contract between a landlord and tenant regarding property rental.
Breaking a lease can lead to penalties, including losing your security deposit.
Subletting is often allowed but usually requires landlord approval.
A lease agreement typically includes rent amount, lease duration, and rules.
Leases can vary but commonly last for one year or are month-to-month.
Glossary
- Lease - A contract for renting property between landlord and tenant.
- Tenant - An individual who rents property from a landlord.
- Landlord - The owner of the property being rented.
- Sublease - Leasing property from an existing tenant.
- Security Deposit - Money held to cover potential damages during tenancy.
- Tenancy - The period during which a tenant occupies a property.
- Commercial Lease - A lease for business premises or commercial use.
- Residential Lease - A lease for living space, such as an apartment or house.
- Fixed-Term Lease - A lease with a specific start and end date.
- Month-to-Month Rental Agreement - A rental agreement renewing monthly without a fixed term.