North Carolina Statutes

§ 42-53 — Pet deposits

North Carolina § 42-53

JurisdictionNorth Carolina

Ch. 42Landlord and Tenant

Art. 6Tenant Security Deposit Act

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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-53 (2026).

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Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the landlord may charge a reasonable, nonrefundable fee for pets kept by the tenant on the premises. (1977, c. 914, s. 1.)

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