North Carolina Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A North Carolina standard residential lease agreement is a rental contract under which a residential dwelling is leased to an individual. The form allows the parties to establish the length of the lease (usually one year), the cost of rent, and the responsibilities of each party. A lease agreement becomes legally binding once signed by both the landlord and tenant.

North Carolina Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A North Carolina standard residential lease agreement is a rental contract under which a residential dwelling is leased to an individual. The form allows the parties to establish the length of the lease (usually one year), the cost of rent, and the responsibilities of each party. A lease agreement becomes legally binding once signed by both the landlord and tenant.

Last updated January 4th, 2024

A North Carolina standard residential lease agreement is a rental contract under which a residential dwelling is leased to an individual. The form allows the parties to establish the length of the lease (usually one year), the cost of rent, and the responsibilities of each party. A lease agreement becomes legally binding once signed by both the landlord and tenant.

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Rental Application – This form allows interested tenants to apply for an available rental unit.

Required Disclosures (2)

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – Landlords must notify tenants of the possibility of lead-based paint on the premises in housing built pre-1978.[1]
  2. Security Deposit Disclosure – Within 30 days after the lease term begins, tenants must be provided the details of the bank where their security deposit is kept (or if held in the form of a bond, the insurance company’s name).[2]

Security Deposits

  • Maximum Amount ($) – 2 months’ rent.[3]
  • Returning to Tenant – 30 days.[4]

Rent Grace Period

The tenant has five days after the rent due date to pay the landlord before late fees can be charged.[5]