13 N.C.A.C. § 13 NCAC 16 .0401
ENFORCEMENT INSPECTIONS
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Enforcement inspections shall be conducted in accordance with G.S. 95-227 and applicable 13 NCAC 7 rules.
Under 13 N.C.A.C. 16 .0401, enforcement inspections in North Carolina must follow the procedures set out in G.S. 95-227 and the relevant rules found in 13 NCAC 7. This provision establishes that inspections are not conducted arbitrarily but must conform to a defined statutory and regulatory framework. The rule essentially ties inspection authority to existing state law and administrative standards, ensuring a consistent process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to enforcement inspections under 13 N.C.A.C. 16 .0401 should be aware that inspectors are required to follow the procedures outlined in G.S. 95-227 and applicable 13 NCAC 7 rules. Compliant operators generally maintain records and access conditions that align with those statutory requirements, making it easier to accommodate a lawful inspection. Familiarity with both G.S. 95-227 and 13 NCAC 7 helps operators understand what inspectors are authorized to do and what procedural standards govern their conduct.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants should know that any enforcement inspection carried out under 13 N.C.A.C. 16 .0401 must comply with G.S. 95-227 and the standards in 13 NCAC 7, meaning inspectors do not have unlimited or unstructured authority. If an inspection appears to have been conducted outside those procedural boundaries, tenants may have grounds to raise that issue through a complaint or as part of a broader housing concern. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help explain how these inspection rules interact with tenant protections in 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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