North Carolina 10 Day Notice To Quit

Last Updated: March 15, 2024 by Roberto Valenzuela

North Carolina 10 Day Notice To Quit is a letter which complies with state legal requirements to begin eviction against a tenant for nonpayment of rent. The tenant must pay the balance due or move out within ten (10) calendar days of receiving notice.

When To Use a North Carolina 10 Day Notice To Quit

A North Carolina 10 Day Notice To Quit begins the eviction process when the tenant is late on rent. A landlord may deliver this notice when any portion of the rent remains unpaid, beginning the day after it’s normally due.

Some types of North Carolina lease termination notice may allow different reasons for termination, or different notice periods. This may also apply to an eviction notice issued because of a lease or legal violation.

How To Write a North Carolina 10 Day Notice To Quit

To help ensure the legal compliance of a Notice To Quit:

  1. Use the full name of the receiving party, and address of record, if known
  2. Specify the termination date of the lease or tenancy
  3. Specify the basis for terminating the tenancy, and the payment required to avoid termination
  4. Fill in the full address of the rental premises
  5. Provide updated/current address and phone number information
  6. Print name and sign the notice
  7. Complete the certificate of service by indicating the date and method of notice delivery, along with printed name and signature

It is easy to lose an otherwise justified legal action because of improper notice. Check carefully to ensure enough time after notice is delivered, not when it’s sent.

How To Serve a North Carolina 10 Day Notice To Quit

North Carolina law is not specific on requirements for serving a Notice To Quit, so landlords may use any method which conveys the necessary information in an effective manner. The following methods, used for serving official court business, represent the legal gold standard in the state:

  1. Hand delivery to the tenant
  2. Hand delivery to a person of suitable age and discretion at the tenant’s dwelling or usual place of abode, who can accept the notice on behalf of the tenant
  3. Delivery by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed and delivered to the tenant

Mailed notice extends the notice period by three (3) calendar days, to account for variable delivery times.

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In almost all cases, notice is legally served when it is received by the other party, NOT when it’s sent. Check specified date of termination carefully to ensure compliance with the legal requirements for a notice period.

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