Illegal Self Eviction Actions

Summary

In North Carolina, landlords cannot self-evict tenants by turning off utilities. If they are suing for eviction, they must follow legal procedures, including serving a written notice and filing a complaint in court. To contest this, you may need legal representation. Affordable legal help can be found through Legal Aid of North Carolina, the North Carolina Bar Associations Lawyer Referral Service, and local law school clinics.

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landlord/tentant
Hello Kayelee, could you please provide more information about your landlord/tenant issue? This will help me provide the most accurate legal information for you in North Carolina.
landlord tried to self evict by turning off utilities and now is suing me in court to evict me
Hello Kayelee, in North Carolina, it's illegal for landlords to self-evict tenants by turning off utilities. If they are suing you for eviction, they must have a valid reason.
- They must serve you a written notice.
- If you didn't rectify the issue, they can file a complaint in court.
If you want to contest this, you may need legal representation.
how do i find affordable legal help for the issue,
Hello Kayelee, in North Carolina, you may find affordable legal help through:
- Legal Aid of North Carolina: They offer free legal services to low-income individuals.
- North Carolina Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service: They provide low-cost consultations.
- Local law schools: Some have clinics where law students offer legal advice under an attorney's supervision.