N.C. Gen. Stat. § § 42-75
Cumulative remedies.
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The causes of action and remedies authorized by this Article shall be cumulative with each other and shall be in addition to, not in lieu of, any other causes of action or remedies which may be available at law or equity, including causes of action and remedies based on express provisions of the lease not contrary to this Article. (1995, c. 419, s. 1.)
North Carolina General Statute § 42-75 establishes that the legal claims and remedies created by Article 6 of Chapter 42 do not replace or cancel out any other legal options that might otherwise exist. A party can pursue remedies under this Article alongside remedies available through common law, equity, or the express terms of a lease, as long as those lease terms do not conflict with the Article. In other words, the statute is designed to expand, not limit, the total set of legal tools available in a dispute.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-75, compliant operators recognize that their obligations and potential liabilities are not capped at what this Article alone specifies. A landlord who faces a claim under this Article may also face separate claims grounded in the lease itself or in general contract and tort law. Property managers generally keep lease terms consistent with the Article's requirements, understanding that lease provisions that do not conflict with the Article remain independently enforceable.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-75 means that a tenant's legal options are not limited to what this particular Article provides — other remedies rooted in the lease, contract law, or equitable principles may also be available in the same dispute. Tenants who believe their rights have been violated can explore multiple legal avenues simultaneously rather than being forced to choose only one. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help identify which combination of remedies may be relevant to a given situation.
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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