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  • Notice for removing a tenant

    By Kristin Erickson - 5 days ago 1

    I have a tenant lease that ran out in August 2024 and I did not renew it, letting it go month to month due to chronic late rent payments. I would now like to send a notice requesting they vacate as rent has continued to be late. I am in NC and understand I legally only need to give them 7 days with no active lease but was going to give them 30 days to vacate. If he pays rent I will let him stay 60 days. Any advice on how to deal with this situation? Comments on the risk to the property for letting him stay? Thank you.

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  • Lexi L

    Administrator
    1 days ago

    If you’re dealing with a tenant on a month-to-month lease in North Carolina, legally, you only need to give 7 days’ notice to vacate if the rent continues to be late. But if you feel it’s best to offer a 30-day notice to keep things more amicable, that’s okay too.

    If the tenant catches up on rent, you could extend the notice to 60 days as a way to give them a bit more time. At the end of the day, we recommend trusting your instincts and considering how they’ve been as a tenant so far when deciding whether to let them stay.

    If you’re unsure, it’s always good to have everything in writing. If things don’t work out, you may need to start eviction proceedings. Always be sure to follow North Carolina’s rental laws and consider consulting a legal expert to protect your interests.

    Here is a blog written by our experts on breaking a lease in North Carolina for more information: https://www.turbotenant.com/north-carolina/breaking-a-lease/

    Good luck!

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