Property Management

In NC, a tenant's security deposit earns interest if:

AThe tenancy lasts more than 1 year and the deposit is held in an interest-bearing account✓ Correct
BThe landlord chooses to invest it
CThe deposit exceeds one month's rent
DOnly if required by the lease

Explanation

Under NC law, if a landlord holds a security deposit for more than 12 months in an interest-bearing account, the tenant is entitled to receive any interest earned during the period beyond 12 months.

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