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May 21, 2026

[NC] Can a landlord issue immediate lease termination for no renters insurance and unauthorized auto repairs?

Good afternoon. I have a tenant that has committed various violations of the lease throughout the lease term. I have provided the standard notice to cure and the tenant typically complies within the curable timeframe. However, I just had an issue at the house that required me to file an insurance claim, and through the claims process my insurance was asking for my tenant's renters insurance, and that’s when they advised that they did not have the required $300,000 in renters insurance for personal property and liability, which is explicitly stated in the lease as a requirement. In addition, the tenant is basically operating an auto repair business out of the garage when the lease explicitly states that no auto repairs aside from a flat tire repair/change are authorized. I want to move forward with a noncurable lease termination and wanted to confirm the number of days I have to provide them to vacate the premises.

NC Landlord-Tenant

May 21, 2026

[NC] Can abandonment and sole mortgage payments justify unequal distribution in divorce?

I have a family law question. Wife abandoned the marital home 2+ years ago. We were married for circa 9 years when she moved out while I was out of town. She has never contributed to mortgage, maintenance, utilities, HOA, and/or any costs of the house during the marriage. After her abandonment, I had the house sold, but she rejected the offer. Fast forward two years and we have finally sold the house for the same price as I was offered two years earlier. I maintained the house, paid the mortgage, HOA, utilities, etc. for the past two years and have paid down the principal by $30K during that period. Ex-wife's attorney is making an argument that I am not entitled to recover any of my costs incurred over the past two years and that I am not entitled to recover the principal pay-down I have gained in the house over the past two-plus years. She is maintaining that, at an absolute maximum, I am only entitled to 50% of the equity. I believe that distribution should be unequal in my favor. I have a matrix that divides the equity as 65% to me and 35% to the ex due to her abandonment and non-contribution to the cost of the house. Is there any case law that would allow me to receive/recover my expenses? I live in North Carolina.

NC Family Law

April 29, 2026

[NC] How is an estate divided under my father’s will between a surviving spouse and children?

Does this will state that in the event my father passes, my sister and I receive half of the estate and my mother will not receive anything, or does it mean that my mother gets half and my sister and I split the other half of the estate?

NC Estate Planning

April 28, 2026

[NC] Can I use an affidavit of heirship and quitclaim deed to sell inherited property without probate?

North Carolina, I am looking for an heirship affidavit with disinterested witness or a non-probate affidavit of heirs. My mother died 2 years ago and we want to sell the property. My brother wants ownership to go to me. I am completing an affidavit of heirs and a quitclaim deed, but I understand the above is needed so title companies will not reject. Is that correct and is that a form I can locate on eForms?

NC Estate Planning

April 25, 2026

[NC] Do landlords have to sign a demand for rent notice before sending it to tenants?

Hello, as a landlord, do I need to sign all demands for rent?

NC Landlord-Tenant

April 24, 2026

[NC] How can I preserve text messages as evidence for small claims court?

A friend asked to use my credit card for over $3,500 and it's been a year, and they haven't paid me. I want to take it to small claims court, but I want to extract my text messages with the proof so she can't delete them and maybe make sure my case is strong. Can you help?

NC Legal (General)

April 24, 2026

[NC] What are the legal requirements for adverse possession, and how do they apply in a property dispute?

What are the prerequisites of adverse possession in North Carolina (NC)? Land and estate based. Let us start here and get more refined.

NC Real Estate Law

April 23, 2026

[NC] Can I sue a friend who stopped repaying a car loan I funded with a cashier’s check and recover money?

I gave a friend a cashier’s check from my bank to a car dealership. I have in writing she would pay me back in full as well as sign paperwork doing so. She has decided to quit making payments. Never signed paperwork. It was over $18,000. I have sent Zelle requests and an email with zero response.

NC Legal (General)

April 23, 2026

[NC] How can I protect my father’s home from Medicaid recovery after assisted living costs?

I want to protect my father’s home as he goes into an assisted living facility from Medicaid seizure.

NC Estate Planning

April 23, 2026

[NC] What are my rights if my husband has abandoned me, plans to buy a home with another woman, and wants me to waive any claim to it?

My husband has abandoned me but is still financially paying the bills. We live in NC. His mistress is moving here January 2026. They plan to buy a home together. He asked me to sign a document saying I won’t attempt to take the home they purchase. Then he asked how much I want per month. I couldn’t answer without figuring out expenses. I’ve had eye surgery and can’t read well. I’m overwhelmed.

NC Family Law

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