Laws of North Carolina (Last Updated: May 12, 2015) |
Chapter42. Landlord and Tenant. |
Article1. General Provisions |
§42-4. Recovery for use and occupation
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When any person occupies land of another by the permission of such other, without any express agreement for rent, or upon a parol lease which is void, the landlord may recover a reasonable compensation for such occupation, and if by such parol lease a certain rent was reserved, such reservation may be received as evidence of the value of the occupation.
(1868-9, c. 156, s. 5; Code, s. 1746; Rev., s. 1986; C.S., s. 2344.)