What should I do if I did not receive an itemized statement?
Use this checklist when money was withheld and you did not receive an itemized statement. Start with your dates and records, then compare them with the current North Carolina source.
North Carolina: No itemized deduction statement
Use this checklist when money was withheld and you did not receive an itemized statement.
Reviewed: 2026-08-11
How sources are checked →Deadline context
30 days
Statute
NCGS § 42-50 to 42-56 (Tenant Security Deposit Act)
Review checklist
- Check whether the current state rule requires an itemized statement for these facts.
- Consider requesting deductions and supporting records in writing.
- Capture landlord response or non-response timeline.
- Compare the response with the linked official source and any stated exceptions.
Frequently asked questions
Questions to check against your North Carolina records and the current source.
What is the North Carolina deadline for deposit return?
30 days for an itemization or interim accounting; a final accounting may be due within 60 days if the claim cannot yet be determined (30 days).
Take the next step
Use the checklist above to organize your dates and records, then choose the action that fits what you found.