Property Management
When a tenant in NC intentionally damages a rental property beyond normal wear and tear, the landlord may:
AOnly pursue civil damages after the tenancy ends
BDeduct repair costs from the security deposit and sue for any amount exceeding the deposit✓ Correct
CImmediately evict without notice
DReport the tenant to the NCREC
Explanation
NC landlords may deduct actual repair costs for intentional damage (beyond normal wear and tear) from the security deposit, and may sue the tenant for costs exceeding the deposit.
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