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§ 42-56 — Application of Article

North Carolina § 42-56
JurisdictionNorth Carolina
Ch. 42Landlord and Tenant
Art. 6Tenant Security Deposit Act

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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-56 (2026).

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The provisions of this Article shall apply to all persons, firms, or corporations engaged in the business of renting or managing residential dwelling units, excluding single rooms, on a weekly, monthly or annual basis.

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Legislative History

(1977, c. 914, s. 2.)

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