Tenant Rights In North Carolina

Summary

In North Carolina, tenants in low income housing generally have the right to come and go as they please. However, lease agreements may specify conditions under which tenancy can be terminated, such as prolonged absence from the property. Harassment from landlords, including verbal threats, can be documented and potentially lead to legal action. Legal aid or an attorney can provide guidance on gathering evidence and navigating the legal process. The Social Security Administration may also provide resources for individuals on SSI facing housing issues.

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Can you come and go as you please as a tenant living in low income housing?
What state are you living in, ****? Different states have different rules regarding tenant rights in low income housing.
North Carolina
In North Carolina, tenants generally have the right to come and go as they please. However, specific rules may vary based on your lease agreement.
What is the legal law requirments for the Sandy Run Apartments low income housing in Jacksonville NC for a tenant who is living in the apartment and comes and goes as she pleases?
What does your lease agreement say about your rights to come and go? In general, North Carolina law allows tenants to have unrestricted access to their rented property.
It says Tenant agrees that failure to reside in the unit for a period exceeding 60 days for reasons other than health or emergency, or for longer than * continuous days for medical reasons, may result in termination of tenancy
What is the duration of your lease agreement?

In North Carolina, the landlord can terminate the lease if the tenant is absent for a prolonged period as stated in the lease agreement.
I don't understand the question
How long is the term of your lease agreement at Sandy Run Apartments?
Its renewable every year
What is the exact duration of your absence from the apartment?
* to 3 day sometimes in a week
Based on your lease agreement and North Carolina law, your occasional absence of *-3 days a week should not result in termination of tenancy.
These people are telling my daughter they are monitoring her on camera and she does not live at the apartment. He home does not look like she lives in her apartment, she does not have food in her refrigerator and no furniture that looks like she lives in her home! This is harassment! They are threating to evict her because of this! What can we do to help my Daughter?
Has your daughter received any formal eviction notice or written communication regarding this issue from her landlord?
Verbal threats all the time, nothing written. My child is afraid of these threats! She calls me crying every month! They tell her she must tell them when she leaves the property and where she is going. Right now they told her she will be monitored for the next 14 days and she will have to decide?
Has your daughter documented these verbal threats? It's important to have evidence when dealing with harassment claims.
No docs. How can she document verbal threats?
She can document verbal threats by recording the date, time, and content of each threat, and any witnesses present. This can serve as evidence if legal action is needed.
Legal action is need, who can i contact? The ladies in the office now is white. The woman before her was white. Both of them verbally threatened my child. The women before both of them was black she never had any problems with my daughter. I have reported the first white lady before and nothing was done. I need help
Have you considered contacting a local attorney or the North Carolina Legal Aid for assistance with this matter?
Dont i need proof before i do this?
Yes, having proof can strengthen your case. However, an attorney or legal aid can guide you on how to gather evidence and navigate the legal process.
I dont know how to do this, my daughter is on SSI
Have you considered reaching out to the Social Security Administration for assistance? They may be able to provide guidance or resources for individuals on SSI facing housing issues.
no i didnt know who to get help from
You can contact the Social Security Administration at *-*-*-*. They may be able to provide resources or direct you to organizations that can help with your daughter's housing issue.