North Carolina Lockouts and utility shutoffs
Can a landlord change the locks or shut off utilities in North Carolina?
Banned. A residential tenant may be removed only through the court procedures in Article 3 or 7 of ch. 42 (§ 42-25.6). A tenant removed otherwise may recover possession or end the lease and recover damages (§ 42-25.9(a)).
Verified Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 42-25.6, 42-25.9(a) · last checked 2026-10-23
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