Landlord Rent Payment Disputes

Summary

In North Carolina, landlords cannot refuse rent payments or lock tenants out of payment portals due to disputed fees. Tenants have the right to pay rent without additional fees unless specified in the lease. Landlords must follow legal procedures for fee disputes. Refer to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-44 and § 42-46 for more information.

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In North Carolina, landlords generally cannot refuse rent payments or lock tenants out of the payment portal due to disputed fees. Here are some key points:
- Landlords must follow specific procedures for handling disputes over fees.
- Tenants have the right to pay rent without additional fees unless specified in the lease.
- Landlords cannot lock tenants out of the rental portal without proper legal process.
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Is there a law to reference
Sure! In North Carolina, you can refer to the North Carolina General Statutes Chapter * - Landlord and Tenant. Specifically, you might want to look at:
- N.C. Gen. Stat. § *-*: Rights and obligations of landlords and tenants.
- N.C. Gen. Stat. § *-*: Fees associated with late payment of rent.
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