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    Default What to Do if Your Landlord Won't Accept Rent

    My question involves civil rights in the State of: North Carolina.

    Rent was due on the 5th but was late. I got a $50 late few the 3rd day which is typical. The 10th day I got an eviction notice. On day 30 I attempted to pay rent and late few in full but landlord wouldn't take unless I add court costs of $266. Court is not until the 1st of next month. Do landlord have to take rent without court costs?

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    Default Re: What to Do if Your Landlord Won't Accept Rent

    "Do landlord have to take rent without court costs?? "

    Nope.

    In order to stop the eviction you will need to pay the rent, the late fee and the court costs of $266.

    Gail

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    Default Re: What to Do if Your Landlord Won't Accept Rent

    Per statute,
    Quote Quoting NCGS Sec. 42-33. Rent and costs tendered by tenant.
    If, in any action brought to recover the possession of demised premises upon a forfeiture for the nonpayment of rent, the tenant, before judgment given in such action, pays or tenders the rent due and the costs of the action, all further proceedings in such action shall cease. If the plaintiff further prosecutes his action, and the defendant pays into court for the use of the plaintiff a sum equal to that which shall be found to be due, and the costs, to the time of such payment, or to the time of a tender and refusal, if one has occurred, the defendant shall recover from the plaintiff all subsequent costs; the plaintiff shall be allowed to receive the sum paid into court for his use, and the proceedings shall be stayed.

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    Default Re: What to Do if Your Landlord Won't Accept Rent

    Thank you

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