Durham Renters
Get Your Security Deposit Back in Durham
Your Durham landlord has 30 days to return your security deposit after you move out. Know your rights and hold them accountable.
30
Days to return
$1,400
Avg. rent
280K
Population
Durham Local Info
North Carolina allows 30 days for deposit return. Durham landlords must provide an itemized accounting; failure to do so may forfeit their right to withhold any portion.
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North Carolina Security Deposit Law
Return Deadline
30 days after move-out
Penalty for Late Return
Willful noncompliance: landlord forfeits the right to retain any portion; bad faith may add up to double the amount wrongfully withheld, plus attorney's fees