North Carolina Security deposit limit

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in North Carolina?

Two weeks' rent for week-to-week tenancies, 1.5 months' rent for month-to-month, and 2 months' rent for terms longer than month-to-month.

Verified Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-51(b) · last checked 2026-10-15