NCGS § 42-51 - Deposit limited based on lease term (1 week, 1 month, 1.5 months, 2 months): North Carolina statute explainer
Plain-English explanation of deposit limits with actionable next steps.
Reviewed: 2026-03-03
Reviewer: ReclaimDeposit legal research team
Deadline context
30 days
Penalty context
Actual damages
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- Capture all dates and documents tied to this statutory requirement.
- Use the statute language verbatim in your written demand.
- Escalate with organized evidence if the landlord does not cure.
Next steps
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