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North Carolina Eviction Notice

Before a landlord can file an eviction case in North Carolina, the tenant must receive a written notice that states what is wrong and how long they have to fix it or move out. In North Carolina, a landlord must generally give 10 days' notice to pay rent or quit under N.C. Gen. Stat. 42-3.

This template generates a North Carolina eviction notice for nonpayment of rent, a lease violation, or the end of the tenancy. You set the notice period so the document matches the current North Carolina requirement for your situation.

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North Carolina notice periods

North Carolina eviction notice periods by notice type
Notice type	Minimum notice	Statute
Nonpayment of rent (pay or quit)	10 days	N.C. Gen. Stat. 42-3
Lease violation (cure or quit)	No single fixed period: check your state statute before serving.	See your state statute
No-fault termination (month to month)	7 days	N.C. Gen. Stat. 42-14

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current North Carolina requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before serving your notice.

How this template works in North Carolina

Answer guided questions about the landlord, the tenant, and the amounts owed, then enter the North Carolina notice period from the table above. The finished notice is ready to serve and download in Word and PDF.

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North Carolina notice periods

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