N.C. Gen. Stat. § § 42-14.6
Transient occupancies excluded.
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The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to transient occupancies, as defined in G.S. 72-1(c). An agreement related to a transient occupancy shall not be deemed to create a tenancy or a residential tenancy unless expressly provided in the agreement. (2023-5, s. 1.)
North Carolina General Statute § 42-14.6 carves out transient occupancies—as that term is defined in G.S. 72-1(c)—from the protections and obligations found in Chapter 42, which governs landlord-tenant relationships. An agreement covering a transient stay does not automatically create a tenancy or residential tenancy under state law. Only if the agreement itself explicitly says so would such a relationship be recognized as a tenancy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-14.6, operators who host transient guests—such as those in hotels, motels, or short-term arrangements meeting the G.S. 72-1(c) definition—are generally not subject to the landlord-tenant obligations of Chapter 42. Compliant operators typically ensure their agreements clearly reflect the transient nature of the stay and do not include language that could be read as creating a tenancy. Careful drafting of occupancy agreements helps preserve the distinction between a transient arrangement and a residential tenancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you are occupying a property under an arrangement that qualifies as a transient occupancy under G.S. 72-1(c), N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-14.6 means the standard tenant protections of Chapter 42 generally do not apply to your situation. However, if your written agreement expressly establishes a tenancy or residential tenancy, those protections may still be available to you. Tenant-rights organizations in North Carolina can help clarify whether a particular occupancy arrangement falls under Chapter 42 or is excluded by § 42-14.6.
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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