
Your Landlord Cannot Evict You Without a Court Order — Here's What to Do When They Try
You come home from work and your key does not turn. There is a new padlock on the door. Or maybe the power is off—not a grid outage, just your unit. Your landlord told you last week that you needed to be out, and now they are making it happen on their own terms. If your landlord changed the locks, shut off utilities, or tried to evict you without court in North Carolina, this guide explains your tenant rights and what to do immediately.

