North Carolina · state portion

Free North Carolina Landlord & Tenant practice questions

10 original questions with full explanations. 3 of the 60 scored state-portion questions (about 5%) come from this area.

1. 1

   Is self-help eviction, such as changing the locks or removing a tenant's property, allowed in North Carolina?

   • A. Yes, with prior notice
   • B. Yes, without prior notice
   • C. Only for non-payment of rent
   • D. No, it is prohibited
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   Answer: D

   Self-help eviction is prohibited in North Carolina, and landlords must follow the summary ejectment process.

2. 2

   How long does a landlord in North Carolina have to provide an accounting of a tenant's security deposit after termination of the rental agreement?

   • A. 10 days
   • B. 20 days
   • C. 60 days
   • D. 30 days
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   Answer: D

   The NC Tenant Security Deposit Act requires landlords to provide an accounting of the security deposit within 30 days.

3. 3

   Where must a landlord in NC hold a tenant's security deposit?

   • A. In the landlord's personal bank account
   • B. In a separate account at a credit union
   • C. With a third-party escrow service
   • D. In a trust account at a bank
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   Answer: D

   The NC Tenant Security Deposit Act requires landlords to hold security deposits in a trust account at a bank.

4. 4

   What is the maximum security deposit a landlord can collect from a tenant renting for 2 years or more in North Carolina?

   • A. 1 month's rent
   • B. 1.5 months' rent
   • C. 3 months' rent
   • D. 2 months' rent
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   Answer: D

   The maximum security deposit is 2 months' rent for tenancies of 2 years or more.

5. 5

   A landlord in North Carolina is considering self-help eviction methods, such as changing the locks or removing the tenant's property. Is this allowed under North Carolina law?

   • A. Yes, as long as the landlord provides notice
   • B. Yes, if the tenant is behind on rent
   • C. Only if the tenant has abandoned the property
   • D. No, self-help eviction is prohibited
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   Answer: D

   Self-help eviction is prohibited under North Carolina law, and landlords must follow the summary ejectment process to evict a tenant.

6. 6

   A landlord in North Carolina fails to maintain a rental property, resulting in a tenant's injury. What is the landlord's potential liability?

   • A. only to refund the security deposit
   • B. only to pay for the tenant's medical expenses
   • C. for intentional infliction of emotional distress
   • D. for negligence and breach of the duty to maintain the property
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   Answer: D

   The landlord may be liable for negligence and breach of the duty to maintain the property, which is a requirement under the NC Residential Rental Agreements Act.

7. 7

   How long does a landlord in North Carolina have to provide an accounting of a security deposit after a tenant vacates the property?

   • A. 10 days
   • B. 90 days
   • C. 60 days
   • D. 30 days
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   Answer: D

   The NC Tenant Security Deposit Act requires landlords to provide an accounting of the security deposit within 30 days after the tenant vacates the property.

8. 8

   A landlord in NC is holding a security deposit in trust. How long must the landlord keep records of the deposit?

   • A. Until the tenant vacates the property
   • B. For one year after the tenant moves out
   • C. Until the landlord retires or sells the property
   • D. For three years after the tenant moves out
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   Answer: D

   In NC, landlords must keep records of security deposits for three years after the tenant moves out.

9. 9

   Under the NC Residential Rental Agreements Act, what is a landlord's primary duty to tenants?

   • A. To ensure the rental property is always vacant
   • B. To provide tenants with a copy of the lease in Spanish
   • C. To collect rent only on the first day of each month
   • D. To maintain the premises in a fit and habitable condition
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   Answer: D

   The NC Residential Rental Agreements Act requires landlords to maintain the rental property in a fit and habitable condition, ensuring the premises are safe and meet basic living standards.

10. 10

    What is the proper procedure for a landlord in NC to evict a tenant?

    • A. File a summary ejectment action with the court
    • B. Send a notice to vacate and change the locks
    • C. Terminate the rental agreement and remove the tenant's belongings
    • D. Offer the tenant a new lease with increased rent
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    Answer: A

    In NC, a landlord must file a summary ejectment action with the court to evict a tenant, as self-help eviction is prohibited.