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Debt, eviction, small claims, records and school attendance. The side of the system with no officer in it.
30 sections
30 sections
Getting The Deposit BackG.S. 42-52 — a written itemization within 30 days, and a cap set by how often rent is due- Being EvictedG.S. 42-26 — a court case called summary ejectment, and rent forfeited 10 days after a demand
- Locked Out By The LandlordG.S. 42-25.6 — a residential tenant is removed only through the court
- When The Landlord Will Not Fix ItG.S. 42-42 — fit and habitable, and no withholding rent before a judge rules
- Smoke And Carbon Monoxide AlarmsG.S. 42-42 — working alarms at move in, and 15 days to repair after written notice
- Late Fees And Eviction FeesG.S. 42-46 — nothing until rent is five days late, and one late fee per late payment
- Leaving A Lease EarlyG.S. 42-45.1 — 30 days' written notice with a protective order, and rent only to that date
- Retaliatory EvictionG.S. 42-37.1 — a defense to an eviction filed within 12 months of a protected complaint
- Getting PaidG.S. 95-25.7 — the last check on the next regular payday, and double the unpaid wages
- Minimum Wage And TipsG.S. 95-25.3 — $6.15 an hour or the federal minimum, whichever is higher
Getting Public RecordsG.S. 132-6 — inspection by any person, copies as promptly as possible, and no reason required- Small Claims CourtG.S. 7A-210 — up to $10,000 before a magistrate, and 10 days to appeal
- What A Creditor Cannot TakeG.S. 1C-1601 — $35,000 in a home, $3,500 in a car, and retirement accounts
- Unemployment BenefitsG.S. 96-14.5 — quitting takes good cause attributable to the employer
- Getting DivorcedG.S. 50-6 — one year apart, and six months living in the state
- AlimonyG.S. 50-16.3A — a dependent spouse, a supporting spouse, and an award that is equitable
- Custody And Parenting TimeG.S. 50-13.2 — the child's best interest, and no presumption for either parent
- Child SupportG.S. 50-13.4 — guidelines, due on the first of the month, and until 18 or school ends
Protective OrdersG.S. 50B-3 — up to one year, renewable, and no filing costs- Deceptive Business PracticesG.S. 75-16 — treble damages for an unfair or deceptive practice
- Debt CollectorsG.S. 75-56 — $500 to $4,000 for each violation
- Door To Door SalesG.S. 25A-39 — until midnight of the third business day to cancel
- Old Debts And Time LimitsG.S. 1-52 — three years on a contract, and 10 on a judgment
- Hurt At WorkG.S. 97-22 — written notice within 30 days, and a claim within two years
- Discrimination At WorkG.S. 143-422.2 — employers of 15 or more, and the reasons the policy names
- Housing DiscriminationG.S. 41A-4 — race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicapping condition or familial status
- Dog BitesG.S. 67-4.4 — strict liability for a dangerous dog
The Lemon LawG.S. 20-351.3 — a replacement or a refund, at the buyer's choice
Changing A NameG.S. 101-2 — an application to the clerk of superior court where the person lives- Clearing A RecordG.S. 15A-145.5 — three years for one nonviolent misdemeanor, and 10 for one nonviolent felonyalso here
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