Full question:
In North Carolina , a tenant who promises to pay back rent with a settlement from an unknown source , finally abandones a property ,moves his person and other tenants to another location and does not remove property for a period of more than 30 days is entitled to what ? Back rent excessive (more than $10,000 and house unfit to live in)
- Category: Abandoned Property
- Date:
- State: North Carolina
Answer:
In North Carolina, a tenant's property is considered abandoned if the landlord finds clear evidence that the tenant has voluntarily vacated the premises after the rental period has expired, and the landlord has not received any notice of a disability preventing the tenant from returning. A presumption of abandonment occurs ten days after the landlord posts a notice of suspected abandonment both inside and outside the property, without receiving a response from the tenant.
If the tenant has abandoned property valued at five hundred dollars or less, the landlord may donate it to a nonprofit organization after posting a notice. For property valued at more than five hundred dollars, the landlord may store the property but must follow specific procedures before disposing of it (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-25.9).
Regarding back rent, if the tenant has abandoned the property and has not paid rent exceeding ten thousand dollars, the landlord may pursue a claim for those unpaid rents. The law allows landlords to seek damages for unpaid rent and any necessary repairs to the property, except for normal wear and tear.
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