(a) A vacation rental agreement executed under this Chapter shall contain the following notice on its face which shall be set forth in a clear and conspicuous manner that distinguishes it from other provisions of the agreement: “THIS IS A VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT UNDER THE NORTH CAROLINA VACATION RENTAL ACT. THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT ARE DEFINED BY LAW AND INCLUDE UNIQUE PROVISIONS PERMITTING THE DISBURSEMENT OF RENT PRIOR TO TENANCY AND EXPEDITED EVICTION OF TENANTS. YOUR SIGNATURE ON THIS AGREEMENT, OR PAYMENT OF MONEY OR TAKING POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY AFTER RECEIPT OF THE AGREEMENT, IS EVIDENCE OF YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT AND YOUR INTENT TO USE THIS PROPERTY FOR A VACATION RENTAL.”

(b) The vacation rental agreement shall contain provisions separate from the requirements of subsection (a) of this section which shall describe the following as permitted or required by this Chapter:

(1) The manner in which funds shall be received, deposited, and disbursed in advance of the tenant’s occupancy of the property.

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Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 42A-11

  • 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
  • property: shall include all property, both real and personal. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3

(2) Any processing fees permitted under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42A-17(c).

(2a) Any cleaning fee permitted under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42A-17(d).

(3) The rights and obligations of the landlord and tenant under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42A-17(b).

(4) The applicability of expedited eviction procedures.

(5) The rights and obligations of the landlord or real estate broker and the tenant upon the transfer of the property.

(6) The rights and obligations of the landlord or real estate broker and the tenant under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42A-36

(7) Any other obligations of the landlord and tenant. (1999-420, s. 1; 2012-17, s. 5.)