North Carolina Domestic violence early termination

Domestic violence early termination in North Carolina

In North Carolina, a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking can end the lease with at least 30 days' written notice, along with a valid protective order (not ex parte), a criminal no-contact order or an Address Confidentiality Program card. Victims of domestic violence or sexual assault must also include a safety plan from a qualifying program. Statute text: "Any protected tenant may terminate his or her rental agreement for a dwelling unit by providing the landlord with a written notice of termination to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 30 days after the landlord's receipt of the notice" (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-45.1).

Verified Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-45.1 · last checked 2026-10-17