A purchaser's right to exercise an option to purchase property under an option contract cannot be forfeited unless a breach has occurred. An action against a local unit of government upon a contract, obligation or liability arising out of a contract, express or implied.A notice of default and intent to forfeit shall specify the nature of the default, the amount of the default if the default is in the payment terms. North Carolina law, and sometimes federal law, gives you the right to cancel certain transactions even after you have signed a contract or agreement. After the expiration of the due diligence period, your right to terminate is limited to any special provision provided in the contract. Stat. 95-25.13, employees must receive any commissions they have earned. Whether or not an offense is a crime or infraction depends on the statute (law) that was violated. Q: In North Carolina, must a lease agreement be in writing?