Roommate Abandonment Legal Steps

Summary

In North Carolina, if a tenant leaves the property unoccupied for 15 days without responding to inquiries, its considered abandonment. Landlords can terminate the lease agreement. For month-to-month leases, landlords must provide a 7-day notice before deciding not to renew. While not legally required to contact the tenant, documenting communication is advisable. Consult a local attorney for specific guidance.

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I had a roommate to move in on June 3rd *, on June 11th *, I had him sign a month to month rental agreement, on June 12th * he left the property said he would be back that night he never showed up and as of today he’s still gone with no contact with him, I was told after 7 days in North Carolina if there is no contact or if he has shown up then that is considered abandonment
Hello ****, in North Carolina, the law states:
- If a tenant leaves the property unoccupied for 15 days without responding to your inquiry about their intentions, it's deemed abandonment.
- Landlords can then terminate the lease agreement.
Please consult with a local attorney for further assistance.
I need to know if that is true in North Carolina and if I have to what’s called notice to quit be I will not renew his lease on July 3rd * and I was told that’s my right to let him continue to stay or not allow him to renew a month to month
In North Carolina:
- You're correct, you can decide not to renew a month-to-month lease.
- You must provide a *-day notice before the lease ends if you decide not to renew it.
- Ensure to document this communication.
Consult with a local attorney for specifics.
Do I have to legally contact him and ask him what his intentions are to stay the rest of this month or can I wait and see if he shows back up or not, and then just not renew the lease in July 3rd with him
In North Carolina, you are not legally obligated to contact him. However, if he doesn't return within 15 days and doesn't respond to your inquiry, it's considered abandonment. You can also choose not to renew the lease, given a *-day notice.
Thank you for you help
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions or need further clarification, don't hesitate to ask. It's always best to consult with a local attorney to understand your rights and obligations better.
I will add the number to my contacts
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