N.C. Gen. Stat. § § 42-76
Civil immunity.
Operative Text
Any person or organization who, in good faith, institutes, participates in, or encourages a person or entity to institute or participate in a civil action brought pursuant to this Article, or who in good faith provides any information relied upon by any person or entity in instituting or participating in a civil action pursuant to this Article shall have immunity from any civil liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed. Any such person or organization shall have the same immunity from civil liability with respect to testimony given in any judicial proceeding conducted pursuant to this Article. (1995, c. 419, s. 1.)
North Carolina General Statute § 42-76 establishes a civil immunity shield for individuals and organizations that act in good faith when they start, join, encourage, or supply information for a civil action brought under this Article. The protection extends to testimony given in related judicial proceedings. In effect, participants in these lawsuits cannot be held civilly liable simply because they took part in or supported the legal action, provided they acted in good faith.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-76, a landlord or property manager who in good faith participates in, encourages, or provides information for a civil action under this Article is shielded from civil liability arising from that participation. Compliant operators generally document the basis for any information they supply to ensure a clear record of good-faith conduct. Understanding this immunity provision can inform how property owners engage with civil proceedings brought under the Article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-76 provides tenants and tenant advocates with civil immunity when they in good faith file, join, encourage, or supply information for a civil action under this Article, as well as when they testify in related court proceedings. This means a tenant who reports a violation or supports another party's claim generally cannot face a civil lawsuit simply for that participation, as long as good faith is present. Tenants seeking to understand how this protection applies to their circumstances may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with North Carolina housing 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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