North Carolina is a “landlord friendly” state on many fronts, including a landlord’s freedom to operate their business with minimal regulation. To that end, North Carolina landlords do not face any kind of rent control or fee limiting, thus allowing them to set rates for both freely. North Carolina landlords are also free to enter any tenant’s unit without permission by default, which makes it easier for them to gain leverage when establishing an entry policy with tenants.
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