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North CarolinaLandlord-Tenant Law Lawyers in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Landlord-tenant law in New Hanover County, North Carolina involves the rights and duties of both the landlord and the tenant who rents an apartment, house, condo, land, or commercial property.


Many states follow the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act or have enacted their own act under North Carolina law.


Elements of both real property law and contract law often control the resolution of landlord tenant disputes in [city, state].


Tenants have duties including preserving the premises, and paying rent. The landlord has the duty to deliver possession and a covenant of quiet enjoyment.


During a dispute, the tenant may have defenses including constructive eviction, breach of covenant, and retaliatory eviction.

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Nancy M Guyton

Nancy M Guyton
Law Firm Carolinas
219 Racine Dr B
Wilmington, NC 28403
Licensed for 39 years, Nancy M Guyton is a Commercial Real Estate Law and Residential Real Estate Law lawyer... read more >
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Founded in 1978, ACREL is the largest organization in the United States for attorneys devoted to real estate law. Admission in ACREL is by invitation only after a rigorous screening procedure. The College gathers together the top real estate lawyers in North Carolina and throughout the country who are distinguished for their skill, experience and high standards of professional and ethical conduct.


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