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 →