North Carolina landlord forms / Lease Renewal Agreement
North Carolina Lease Renewal Agreement
$19Extend an existing tenancy for a new term without redrafting the whole lease — set the new dates and rent, note any other changed terms, and everything else from the original lease stays in force.
Core state figures — deposit caps, notice periods, entry rules — independently verified by a licensed U.S. attorney.
What North Carolina law requires
- Security deposit cap
- North Carolina caps your security deposit based on your tenancy type: 2 weeks' rent for a week-to-week tenancy, 1.5 months' rent for a month-to-month tenancy, and 2 months' rent for any longer fixed-term lease.N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-51(b) · source
- Deposit return deadline
- 30 days (up to 60 if withholding)N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-52 · source
- Month-to-month termination notice
- 7 daysN.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-14 · source
- Pay-or-quit notice (late rent)
- 10 daysN.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-3 · source
- Late fee guidance
- greater of $15 or 5% of monthly rentN.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-46 · source
Frequently asked questions
Do I need this instead of a new lease?
If the tenant is staying and most terms are unchanged, a renewal is simpler than a full new lease. If a lot is changing (new tenants, major rule changes), a fresh lease is cleaner.
Can I raise the rent with this document?
Yes — set the new monthly rent for the renewal term. Some states cap how much or how often rent can increase; verify your state's rule before finalizing the amount.
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