Property Management
Under the NC Tenant Security Deposit Act, a landlord may deduct from a security deposit for:
ANormal wear and tear
BTenant's failure to pay rent, damage beyond normal wear and tear, and breach of lease✓ Correct
CThe cost of routine carpet cleaning after every tenancy
DAny reason the landlord chooses
Explanation
Allowable security deposit deductions include unpaid rent, damage beyond normal wear and tear, costs to relet after breach, and other lease violations. Normal wear and tear is NOT deductible.
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