Can a landlord charge administrative fees for processing security deposit returns if it is not explicitly written into the original lease agreement?
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Can a landlord charge administrative fees for processing security deposit returns if it is not explicitly written into the original lease agreement?
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North Carolina General Statutes security deposit deductions administrative fee processing return deposit N.C.G.S. 42-51 42-52Google ↗
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North Carolina General Statutes security deposit deductions administrative fee processing return deposit N.C.G.S. 42-51 42-52 Google ↗
- G.S. 42-51 · ncleg.gov
- Chapter 42 · ncleg.gov
- G.S. 42-52 · ncleg.gov
- North Carolina General Statutes § 42-52 (2025) - Landlord's obligations. :: 2025 North Carolina General Statutes :: U.S. Codes and Statutes :: U.S. Law :: Justia · law.justia.com
- Chapter 42 · ncleg.gov