Property ManagementIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

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, which is the approach most often followed
BDeduct repair costs from the security deposit and sue for any amount exceeding the depositCorrect
CImmediately evict without notice
DReport the tenant to the NCREC

Why Deduct repair costs from the security deposit and sue for any amount exceeding the deposit Is Correct

Answer B: Deduct repair costs from the security deposit and sue for any amount exceeding the deposit

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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