Laws of North Carolina (Last Updated: May 12, 2015) |
Chapter42. Landlord and Tenant. |
Article5. Residential Rental Agreements |
§42-42.1. Water and electricity conservation
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(a) For the purpose of encouraging water and electricity conservation, pursuant to a written rental agreement, a landlord may charge for the cost of providing water or sewer service to tenants who occupy the same contiguous premises pursuant to G.S. 62-110(g) or electric service pursuant to G.S. 62-110(h).
(b) The landlord may not disconnect or terminate the tenant's electric service or water or sewer services due to the tenant's nonpayment of the amount due for electric service or water or sewer services.
(2004-143, s. 4; 2011-252, s. 2.)