North Carolina security deposit return deadline calculator.
Enter the deposit amount and move-out date. Get the exact North Carolina return deadline, any itemization or interest requirements, and a warning if a penalty could apply. Built from NCGS 42-52.
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The calculator above gave you the deadline. The template below puts it on a North Carolina-specific move-out checklist with the itemization fields, deduction categories, and statutory return-deadline language. Audited line by line against NCGS 42-52.
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North Carolina requires return of the deposit within 30 days of move-out, extended to 60 days if awaiting damage assessments. Deposits must be held in an in-state trust account with the bank disclosed to the tenant. Deposit caps: 2 weeks week-to-week, 1.5 months month-to-month, 2 months longer tenancies.
- ·Deposit must be placed in a trust account at an in-state federally regulated bank (NCGS 42-50)
- ·Bank name must be disclosed to the tenant within 30 days
- ·If awaiting damage statements, deadline can extend to 60 days with interim notice
What happens if the deposit is not returned on time.
Forfeiture of the right to withhold any portion of the deposit if the landlord fails to comply with NCGS 42-52.
This calculator applies North Carolina deposit rules as of early 2026 from NCGS 42-52. It is not legal advice. Local ordinances (especially in Chicago, New York City, San Francisco) may add stricter requirements. For contested cases, consult a North Carolina-licensed attorney.