When you rent a home or apartment in North Carolina, you expect it to be and remain in safe and habitable condition. You also expect your landlord to fix any problems that arise with the furnace, air conditioner, plumbing, wiring or appliances. But do you have the...
Landlord/tenant Matters
Renter’s rights when repairs are needed
People who rent their home, townhome, condo or apartment dwelling in North Carolina know that they are not amassing equity in a residence or property but they do get to enjoy a level of freedom when it comes to having primary responsibility for maintaining a property....
What characteristics should you look for in a good tenant?
You have recently invested in a rental property with plans to accumulate more in North Carolina. Your next step is finding tenants to live in the property so you can enjoy the financial profits. Doing your research and holding your renters to a high standard will help...
What are my duties as a tenant?
You found the perfect two-bedroom, two-bath house in a great North Carolina suburban neighborhood, and it even has a plot in the backyard for a garden. You hit it off with the landlord and feel confident signing the initial one-year lease agreement. Whether this is...
What are the duties of the tenant in North Carolina?
While a landlord in North Carolina has an obligation to maintain a property to ensure safety and proper function, your tenant has responsibilities, too. According to the North Carolina Department of Justice, in addition to paying rent as outlined in the lease, your...
The importance of screening potential renters
People in North Carolina who are considering becoming residential landlords for the first time will want to educate themselves on a variety of topics. Doing some work on the front end to learn about different aspects of residential leasing may well help to prevent...
Looking into some benefits of eviction
For landlords and tenants, eviction can be an incredibly sensitive subject that causes a great deal of stress. On the one hand, a landlord may feel uneasy about telling a tenant that they have to leave, while a tenant who receives an eviction notice may be unsure of...
What Should I Know as a Landlord in North Carolina
If you own rental property in North Carolina, it's vital that you're aware of your rights and responsibilities. Remaining in compliance with local laws and statutes is crucial, especially if you experience an issue with tenants. The North Carolina Real Estate...
Grounds for eviction in North Carolina
The hope of every rental property owner in Raleigh is that his or her relationship with tenants remains amicable. However, if one does happen to sour, the question then becomes when is a landlord within his or her rights to evict? One cannot simply evict a tenant over...
Landlord sues tenant to pay for repairs to rental unit
Most in Raleigh may view the agreement made between a landlord and a tenant to be a simple one: The landlord provides the tenant with suitable living conditions, and then tenant pays to utilize them. A failure by either side to fulfill its obligations could leave the...


