A landlord shall not terminate a tenancy, fail to renew a tenancy, refuse to enter into a rental agreement, or otherwise retaliate in the rental of a dwelling based substantially on: (i) the tenant, applicant, or a household member’s status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; or (ii) the tenant or applicant having terminated a rental agreement under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-45.1 Evidence provided to the landlord of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking may include any of the following:

(1)        Law enforcement, court, or federal agency records or files.

(2)        Documentation from a domestic violence or sexual assault program.

(3)        Documentation from a religious, medical, or other professional. (2005-423, s. 6.)

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Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 42-42.2

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • following: when used by way of reference to any section of a statute, shall be construed to mean the section next preceding or next following that in which such reference is made; unless when some other section is expressly designated in such reference. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3