Property Management
Under the NC Residential Rental Agreements Act, a landlord who enters a rental unit without the tenant's consent and without a legitimate reason (other than an emergency) may be liable for:
ANothing, as the landlord owns the property
BBreach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment and potential trespass✓ Correct
CA license violation only
DOnly a warning from local authorities
Explanation
Unauthorized entry into a rental unit (outside of emergencies or proper notice) breaches the covenant of quiet enjoyment and may constitute trespass, exposing the landlord to civil liability.
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