North Carolina security deposit law
Read from the statute itself on 2026-11-09. Statewide rule; a city or county can add its own.
- Maximum deposit
- Depends — see the rule
- Return deadline
- 30 days
- Interest
- Not required by the statute
Week-to-week: 2 weeks' rent; month-to-month: 1.5 months; longer terms: 2 months. Return within 30 days after the tenancy ends and possession is delivered; no interest is owed to the tenant.
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North Carolina: common questions
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in North Carolina?
Week-to-week: 2 weeks' rent; month-to-month: 1.5 months; longer terms: 2 months. Return within 30 days after the tenancy ends and possession is delivered; no interest is owed to the tenant.
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in North Carolina?
30 days. 30 days after the tenancy ends and possession is delivered. If the landlord's claim cannot be settled by then, an interim accounting is due within 30 days and a final one within 60 days.
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