For years, landlords in North Carolina have struggled to find readily available or feasible remedies when dealing with the presence of certain unwanted occupants on their premises. Specifically, the focus of this blog post will address how the recently enacted provisions of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-159.51 will allow property owners (or their authorized representative) to petition for the expedited removal of certain unauthorized persons from their property. Many landlords have either heard of or personally encountered the following situation: A tenant leaves their unit, but a guest stays behind, prompting the question, “What should I do with the remaining … Continue reading
Author Archives: Jordan Thomas
“It Smells Like Weed in Here,” But Does It Really?
This post focuses on the current legal landscape in North Carolina regarding how law enforcement treats legal hemp versus marijuana during traffic stops. However, please note that this post is not intended to provide specific legal advice for any individual or situation. If you should require any individual follow-up or clarity, then please consider scheduling a consultation for a more in-depth and individualized analysis. Most of us are indeed familiar with this scenario—either through personal experience or crime TV shows: A police officer pulls over a driver for “speeding,” asks for the driver’s license and registration, and performs a records-check, … Continue reading