Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in North Carolina

I am a student and live in student housing off campus. I am being given 24 hours to vacate due to a background check I did not pass but was also not given initially when I arrived here 5 months ago. I've inquired about a refund of student loan money for housing that's been paid and deposit money that's also been paid but I've been told I won't receive reimbursement for neither. Is that fair and legal?


Asked on 1/27/14, 7:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kenneth Love Ken Love Law

First, you cannot be evicted without the Court process. Even if they ask you to leave in 24 hours, they have to g to Court to Legally evict you.

Second, if you have a signed lease, they can only evict you in accordance with the terms of the lease. If you lied on the application and that is considered a breach of the lease, then they can evict you...but it requires explicit terms. I recommend you consult a landlord tenant attorney in your area.

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Answered on 1/27/14, 7:58 am


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