What are the laws governing the inspection of rental units?
In North Carolina, landlords have the right to inspect rental units as long as they give tenants written notice before doing so. This notice must be at least 24 hours in advance and should state the date, time, and purpose of the inspection. The inspection must be reasonable, and the tenant should be given access to the property during this time. The tenant should be present for the inspection whenever possible, and the landlord cannot enter without the tenant’s permission. If the tenant is unavailable, the landlord can enter the property as long as they leave a written notice stating the date, time, and purpose of the inspection. Landlords can also allow third parties to inspect the property, such as code enforcement officers, health inspectors, building inspectors, or prospective tenants. However, the landlord must give the tenant at least 24 hours notice of the inspection and they must be present if they want to. In some cases, the tenant may request an inspection if the tenant believes that the rental property is not up to standards. In this case, the landlord must respond to the tenant’s request within five days, and they must either repair the rental unit or provide the tenant with a written explanation for why the repairs cannot be done. Tenants should also be aware of their rights when it comes to landlord entry into their rental units.
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