Landlord Tenant Disputes

Landlord Basics: 7 Tips to Rental Success

Landlord Tenant DisputesBy Joe Orenstein March 12, 2015

Managing rental property may seem simple and profitable to the uninitiated—in truth, the landlord-tenant relationship is ripe for conflict. In our state, landlord-tenant laws have been written and construed in such a way that tends to give the benefit of the doubt to the tenant. As a result, dealing with stubborn or clever tenants that…

NC Security Deposits: Rights of Tenants and Limitations on Landlord using Security Deposits in North Carolina

Landlord Tenant DisputesBy Joe Orenstein June 17, 2014

North Carolina has a set of specific rules and laws about use of security deposits—these restrictions are laid out in North Carolina General Statute §42-50 through §42-56. Whether you are a landlord or tenant in North Carolina, it is important that you have an understanding of the rules governing security deposits. Limitations on Collection of…