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How can I file a complaint? You can file a complaint with the Housing Discrimination Section of the Civil Rights Division. Please call the Housing Discimination Section at (984) 236-1914.
Quick Facts on Suing a Landlord in California Small Claims Maximum amount you can sue for:$12,500 Costs: $0-$75 court fees. $0-$125 serving costs. If you are low-income, the court will waive your court fees and serving costs.3 more rows • 6 days ago
Tenants in some jurisdictions can use repair and deduct to fix the problem and deduct the costs from their monthly rent. They can report the landlord's negligence to the local housing code inspector. If these remedies don't work, they can file a lawsuit in small claims court for relief.
A landlord may see taking on a tenant with a judgment as a huge risk, but they might be willing to overlook that risk if you provide a large deposit as insurance. This will give them confidence in your ability to make future rental payments.
If your landlord violated a lease that both you and the landlord signed, then—sure—you can sue.
This means landlords cannot physically remove tenants or their personal property, change locks, cut off utilities, or take any other action to evict a tenant without a court order. In NC, the law mandates that landlords must file a formal eviction notice and allow the tenant the opportunity to respond.
The judgment becomes a matter of public record, and is indexed with the clerk of the court. It shows up on your credit report as well as on any background checks. The judgment is considered a lien against your property, including any real estate that you have, in the state in which the judgment is filed.
NORTH CAROLINA A judgment is a lien on real property for ten years from the entry date. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-234.
Stay Calm and Professional: Maintain your composure when interacting with your landlord. Responding with anger or frustration can escalate the situation. Document Everything: Keep detailed records of all interactions with your landlord, including dates, times, and the nature of the conversations.
File a Complaint with the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH): The North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) receives tenant complaints related to housing discrimination. Tenants looking to file a housing discrimination complaint against their landlord can call OAH at 984-236-1914.