N.C. Gen. Stat. § § 160D-1212
Supplemental nature of Article.
Operative Text
Nothing in this Article shall be construed to abrogate or impair the powers of the courts or of any department of any local government to enforce any provisions of its charter or its ordinances or regulations nor to prevent or punish violations thereof. The powers conferred by this Article shall be supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law in carrying out the provisions of the ordinances. (2019-111, s. 2.4; 2020-3, s. 4.33(a); 2020-25, s. 51(a), (b), (d).)
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160D-1212 establishes that the authority granted under this Article does not replace or weaken any existing powers that courts or local government departments already hold to enforce charters, ordinances, or regulations. Instead, the powers created by this Article are meant to work alongside and add to those pre-existing enforcement tools. In other words, this provision ensures that multiple layers of enforcement authority can coexist without one canceling out another.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160D-1212, property owners and managers should be aware that local governments retain all of their traditional enforcement powers in addition to any authority granted by this Article. A compliant operator generally stays informed about the full range of local ordinances and charter provisions that may apply to their properties, recognizing that enforcement can come through multiple channels simultaneously. The supplemental nature of this Article means that compliance obligations are not reduced simply because one enforcement mechanism exists alongside another.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160D-1212 makes clear that tenants retain access to all existing court remedies and local government enforcement channels, even where this Article's specific powers are also available. Tenants who believe a local ordinance or regulation has been violated may explore filing complaints with the relevant local government department, raising violations in court proceedings, or contacting a tenant-rights organization to understand which avenues may be available. Because this provision preserves multiple enforcement paths, tenants are not limited to a single route when seeking to address potential violations.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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