renters' rights in charlotte, nc

[faabala]

Look up the NC Tenant Security Deposit act. They can only use the deposit to pay for actual damages and certain specific things.

http://www.ncrec.gov/Brochures/TenantSecurity.pdf

[rsc1]

Thanks for all the helpful responses. Unfortunately these folks are leaving the country in less than two weeks, so there is no time for a trip to small claims court.

[unthought_known]

Does the landlord know that they're leaving the country? If so, then there's really not much to do. Unless NC has specific rules, a landlord typically has 30 days to return the deposit. In this case, the landlord can keep the entire deposit until after the tenant leaves the country, knowing that there's no way the tenant will take him to court.

[Chuck2121]

Please can some one help me. I have been renting a home in Charlotte. The home has been foreclosed on and I have been issued a notice to be out in 10 days or actions will be taken. I still have a lease and I was wondering what my options were. If there's someone that can help me I would greatly appreciate it thank you

[erinlou]

Originally Posted by Chuck2121

Please can some one help me. I have been renting a home in Charlotte. The home has been foreclosed on and I have been issued a notice to be out in 10 days or actions will be taken. I still have a lease and I was wondering what my options were. If there's someone that can help me I would greatly appreciate it thank you

Renters and Foreclosure


There is also a toll free number to call.

I hope this helps.

[Feltdesigner]

We had a first time landlord who tried to charge us for imprints left by the sofa on the carpet. They also tried to charge us for carpet cleaning because the landlord got a cheaper rate if he agreed to let the cleaners do all 4 of his townhouses.

We rented a carpet cleaner from Walmart and fought him tooth and nail for the full refund.

This was in a rural area so as soon as my wife said we are being "swindled" the landlord lost his composure and agreed to give us the full deposit. When we asked for the check to be sent using a certified letter he flipped out and said he would write us a check on the spot.

We acted like it was an inconvenience then laughed about it in the car.