Habitability in North Carolina

One rule applies, with its citation below.

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Landlords must provide and maintain fit premises

North Carolinahigh confidence

Verified on 2026-08-26.

G.S. 42-42 requires compliance with applicable building and housing codes, necessary repairs to keep premises fit and habitable, safe common areas, and maintenance of supplied building systems and specified safety equipment.

Written notice is required for many non-emergency repairs. Article 5 excludes Chapter 42A vacation rentals and dwellings furnished without charge or rent; verify the tenancy, current code, notice, and facts before relying on a remedy.

In effect since 1977-10-01.

Sources

North Carolina G.S. 42-42 — landlord to provide fit premises — N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-42
S.L. 1977-770 — Residential Rental Agreements — S.L. 1977-770, effective October 1, 1977

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