Return security deposit with itemized statement within 30 days of move-out. North Carolina law (NCGS 42-52) requires mailing or delivering an itemized statement of damages and any balance of the deposit within 30 days after tenancy termination and delivery of possession, with an interim accounting allowed within 30 days and a final accounting within 60 days if the full extent of damages is not yet known.
The North Carolina rule
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Related rules in North Carolina
The North Carolina guide lists every compliance obligation, the seasonal maintenance calendar, and baseline upkeep.
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