Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in North Carolina

Two tenants on the lease. One wants to move and would like their portion of the security deposit back. Am I legally obligated to return their portion?


Asked on 7/28/14, 7:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kenneth Love Ken Love Law

It depends on your lease but most likely no. If the lease is still in force, then they can't leave before the lease is over without owing you.,

If the lease is over, then you can refund the security deposit BUT, you should enter into a new lease with the remaining tenant and tell them to replenish the security deposit or move.

The terms of your lease may call for a different outcome.

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Answered on 7/28/14, 7:32 am


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