Property Management

Under NC's Tenant Security Deposit Act, for residential tenancies of more than 2 months, a landlord may collect a maximum security deposit of how many months' rent?

AOne month
BTwo months✓ Correct
CThree months
DFour months

Explanation

NC's Residential Rental Agreements Act (G.S. 42) limits security deposits: for month-to-month tenancies — 1.5 months' rent; for tenancies longer than 2 months — 2 months' rent.

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