North Carolina Deposit return deadline

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in North Carolina?

Itemized accounting plus balance within 30 days after the tenancy ends and possession is returned. If the claim can't be determined by then, send an interim accounting within 30 days and a final accounting within 60 days.

Verified Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-52 · last checked 2026-10-15