North Carolina Eviction Notice Forms

Last Updated: March 27, 2023 by Marnie Snyder

A North Carolina eviction notice form is a legal letter provided to a tenant directing them to correct a breach of their obligations and/or vacate the premises. In North Carolina, eviction notices can be served for the nonpayment of rent, lease violations or participating in illegal activity.

Types of North Carolina Eviction Notice Forms

Notice Form Grounds Curable?
10 Day Notice to Quit Unpaid Rent Yes
Notice to Comply or Vacate Lease Violation Maybe
7 Day Notice to Vacate No Lease No

North Carolina 10 Day Notice to Quit

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A North Carolina 10 day Notice to Quit form is used for an eviction for nonpayment of rent. The tenant has the option to pay the balance due or move out of the rental unit within ten (10) calendar days.

North Carolina Notice to Comply or Vacate

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A North Carolina Notice to Comply or Vacate eviction form is used for a breach of the lease. Examples of lease violations include causing minor property damage, failing to maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary manner or interfering with the peace and enjoyment of other persons.

The landlord may give the tenant a chance to fix the issue, but they are not required to do so by law. If the tenants have the option to correct the violation, they must do so within the time frame specified, or move out of the premises by the termination date set forth by the landlord. If tenants do not have the chance to fix the issue, they must move out by the termination date.

North Carolina 7 Day Notice to Vacate

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A North Carolina 7 Day Notice to Vacate is used to terminate a month-to-month lease. This lease termination letter may also be used for tenants that do not have a written lease that pay rent monthly or for tenants with an expired lease. The letter provides either party at least seven (7) calendar days notice before the termination date.

How to Write an Eviction Notice in North Carolina

For an eviction notice to be legally compliant:

  1. List tenants’ full names;
  2. List full address;
  3. Include grounds for eviction;
  4. Calculate and include termination date;
  5. Include date notice served;
  6. The landlord’s signature and printed name; and
  7. The landlord’s address and telephone number.

Without this information on the notice, a judge may not be able to proceed with an eviction proceeding and the landlord’s case may be dismissed.

How to Calculate Expiration Date in North Carolina

An eviction notice in North Carolina takes effect the day after it is served. If the notice period is less than seven (7) days, only judicial days are counted, so weekends and legal holidays are excluded. If the notice period is seven (7) days or more, all days during the notice period are counted. If the last day falls on a weekend or legal holiday, then the notice will not officially expire until the following judicial day. A judicial day is a day when the courthouse is open.

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How to Serve an Eviction Notice in North Carolina  

A landlord can deliver notices in North Carolina using any of the below acceptable methods:

  1. Handing the notice to the tenant in person;
  2. Handing the notice to a person of suitable age and discretion AND mailing the notice by registered or certified mail with a return receipt;
  3. Posting the notice to a conspicuous place at the premises AND mailing the notice by registered or certified mail with a return receipt.

When sending the notice by certified or registered mail, add three (3) calendar days to the notice period to account for variability in post office delivery times.

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