N.C. Gen. Stat. § § 42-14
Notice to quit in certain tenancies.
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A tenancy from year to year may be terminated by a notice to quit given one month or more before the end of the current year of the tenancy; a tenancy from month to month by a like notice of seven days; a tenancy from week to week, of two days. Provided, however, where the tenancy involves only the rental of a space for a manufactured home as defined in G.S. 143-143.9(6), a notice to quit must be given at least 60 days before the end of the current rental period, regardless of the term of the tenancy. (1868-9, c. 156, s. 9; Code, s. 1750; 1891, c. 227; Rev., s. 1984; C.S., s. 2354; 1985, c. 541; 2005-291, s. 1.)
North Carolina General Statute § 42-14 establishes the minimum advance notice required to end different types of tenancies. A year-to-year tenancy requires at least one month's notice before the end of the current year; a month-to-month tenancy requires at least seven days' notice; and a week-to-week tenancy requires at least two days' notice. A special rule applies when the rental involves only the space for a manufactured home — in that case, at least 60 days' notice must be given before the end of the current rental period, regardless of how the tenancy is structured.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-14, compliant property owners and managers deliver written notice to quit within the timeframes that match the tenancy type — one month for year-to-year arrangements, seven days for month-to-month, and two days for week-to-week. Operators who rent manufactured home spaces follow the extended 60-day notice requirement, which applies no matter what the underlying rental period is. Keeping dated records of when and how notice was delivered is a common practice that supports compliance with this statute.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-14 sets the minimum notice a landlord must provide before terminating your tenancy, and receiving less than the required notice may give you grounds to challenge the termination. If you rent a manufactured home space, the law affords you a longer 60-day notice period, which provides additional time to make alternative arrangements. Tenants who believe they received insufficient notice can explore options such as raising the deficiency as a defense in any eviction proceeding, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with a legal aid office familiar with North Carolina landlord-tenant law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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