North Carolina security deposit form
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Security deposit rules in North Carolina
When the period starts. Termination and delivery of possession.
Return and accounting. 30 days for the accounting/refund. If the extent cannot yet be determined, interim accounting by day 30 and final accounting by day 60 from the same trigger.
If a claim genuinely cannot yet be determined, provide the interim accounting by day 30 and final accounting by day 60 from the same trigger.
Use only authorized deduction categories, limited by actual loss. Preserve trust-account or bond notices and any forwarding-address instructions.
Legal references. N.C.G.S. ยงยง42-51, 42-52 and 42-55
Research reviewed October 30, 2026. Local ordinances and special tenancies may change the applicable procedure.Fill out the PDF
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