Washington, DC asked in Landlord - Tenant for North Carolina

Q: in the state of North Carolina. Is it the tentant responsibility to paint the property once evicted or the landlords?

I painted three rooms. She is telling me I should of painted the entire house so all the walls are clean. I painted nothing, because I thought landlords are suppose to go in and paint the entire house. Before a new tentant

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Paige Kurtz
Paige Kurtz
Answered
  • Raleigh, NC
  • Licensed in North Carolina

A: Review the written lease for your obligations upon moving out of the rental property. General wear and tear is allowed, so unless the lease specifies that you must repaint the property or you have agreed to do so, the law does not require it.

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