Eviction Process In Nc

Summary

In North Carolina, landlords must follow a legal eviction process, including providing a 7-day notice, filing an eviction lawsuit, and obtaining a court order, even for month-to-month tenants. If you are being threatened without proper notice, it is against the law.

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The people I’m living with are making me pay rent and last week they threatened to kick me out for not cleaning something
Hello Sydney, could you please tell me in which city or state you are currently residing? This will help me provide you with more accurate legal information.
Nc
Hello Sydney, in NC, if you're a tenant, your landlord must follow the eviction process:
- Provide written notice
- File an eviction lawsuit
- Get a court order
Can you confirm if you have a written lease agreement?
No
Hello Sydney, since you don't have a written lease in NC, you're considered a month-to-month tenant. This means:
- Your landlord must give you a *-day notice before eviction.
- If you're being threatened without a notice, it's against the law.
But I’m just curious if they can kick me out for paying rent and everything in there house
In NC, even if you're paying rent and maintaining the house, your landlord can still legally evict you, but they must follow the proper process:
- Provide a *-day notice
- File an eviction lawsuit
- Obtain a court order