North Carolina Pet deposits/fees & service/ESA animals
Pet deposits/fees & service/ESA animals in North Carolina
North Carolina lets landlords charge a reasonable, nonrefundable pet fee for pets the tenant keeps on the premises. Federal fair housing law treats assistance animals differently. Statute text: "the landlord may charge a reasonable, nonrefundable fee for pets kept by the tenant on the premises" (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-53).
Verified Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-53 · last checked 2026-10-17
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