N.C.G.S. Chapter 42
Free North Carolina residential lease template.
North Carolina caps residential security deposits at 2× monthly rent for fixed-term leases and 1.5× for month-to-month (§42-51). Late fees are capped at the greater of $15 or 5% of monthly rent (§42-46). Within 30 days of move-in, the landlord must disclose in writing the name and address of the bank or insurance company holding the deposit (§42-50).
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What is in this North Carolina template
Every blank section maps to a controlling statute. Where North Carolina law requires verbatim text (e.g., the §42-50 deposit-holder disclosure), the template includes that text exactly as the statute prescribes - do not edit it.
N.C.G.S. §42-51
Security deposit cap
1.5× rent for month-to-month, 2× for fixed-term.
N.C.G.S. §42-50
Deposit holder disclosure
Bank/insurance company name + address, within 30 days of move-in.
N.C.G.S. §42-52
Deposit return
30 days for itemized refund; interim 30/final 60 if damages cannot be determined.
N.C.G.S. §42-46
Late fees
Capped at $15 OR 5% of monthly rent, whichever is greater.
N.C.G.S. §42-42
Landlord duty to maintain
Habitability, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms.
N.C.G.S. §42-3
Eviction notice
10-day notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment.
Required disclosures in North Carolina
- ·Bank or insurance company holding security deposit
- ·Federal lead-paint disclosure (pre-1978 properties)
Quick reference for North Carolina landlords
| Security deposit cap | 1.5× (m2m) / 2× (fixed term) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | No statutory minimum — courts require "reasonable notice" |
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