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North Carolina Residential Lease Agreement Template

Create a North Carolina residential lease agreement online. The Standard lease covers rent, the security deposit, maintenance, landlord entry, default, move-out, and required disclosures, and it applies North Carolina rules on security deposits, late fees automatically when you select North Carolina.

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North Carolina rules built into this template

  • Security deposit limit: may not exceed two months' Rent for a term longer than month-to-month (one and one-half months' Rent for a month-to-month tenancy) (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-51).
  • Deposit return: within 30 days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-52).
  • Late fees: any late fee may not exceed the greater of $15 or 5% of the monthly Rent and may not be charged until Rent is 5 days late (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-46).
  • City and county ordinances in North Carolina (for example rent stabilization or just-cause rules) may add further requirements.

What the Residential Lease Agreement includes

  1. Premises
  2. Term
  3. Rent
  4. Late Payment and Returned Payments
  5. Security Deposit
  6. Utilities and Services
  7. Use and Occupancy
  8. Pets and Smoking
  9. Maintenance and Repairs
  10. Alterations and Locks
  11. Landlord's Access
  12. Assignment and Subletting
  13. Insurance and Liability
  14. Default and Remedies
  15. Termination and Move-Out
  16. Disclosures
  17. Notices
  18. State-Specific Terms
  19. General Provisions

Frequently asked questions

How long does a North Carolina landlord have to return a security deposit?
Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-52, the landlord must return the deposit, with an itemized statement of any lawful deductions, within 30 days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession. The DraftMyDocu North Carolina lease includes this deadline.
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in North Carolina?
North Carolina law provides that a residential security deposit may not exceed two months' Rent for a term longer than month-to-month (one and one-half months' Rent for a month-to-month tenancy) (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-51).
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Residential Lease Agreement?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Residential Lease Agreement for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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