Eviction in Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Where eviction cases are filed in Cabarrus County, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.
Quick facts: eviction in Cabarrus County
- Notice before filing (state law)
- If the lease has no forfeiture (re-entry) clause for nonpayment, the landlord must make a demand for all past-due rent and wait 10 days before the term is forfeited. If the lease has such a clause, the statute requires no pre-filing notice. North Carolina rules
- Renter households
- 24,288 (29% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024
Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28
The North Carolina eviction process
North Carolina state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Cabarrus County:
- Notice (if required): 10-day demand for rent if the lease lacks a forfeiture clause (§ 42-3); notice to quit for holdovers (§ 42-14)
- Landlord files a Complaint in Summary Ejectment with the clerk of superior court
- Clerk issues summons to appear within 7 days (excluding weekends/holidays); served by sheriff (mail plus attempted personal delivery or posting) or certified mail (§§ 42-28, 42-29)
- Hearing before a magistrate; judgment for possession (§ 42-30)
- 10-day appeal period to District Court; landlord cannot remove the tenant until it ends; tenant can stay execution on appeal by paying undisputed rent into court (§ 42-34)
- Clerk issues Writ of Possession; sheriff must execute within 5 days of receipt, gives notice of the approximate time, and the landlord padlocks the unit (§ 42-36.2)
Full North Carolina eviction rules with sources →
Rent in Cabarrus County
Median gross rent in Cabarrus County: $1,414/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
County tenant ordinance
No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified. City rules, if any, are on city pages.
Eviction help in Cabarrus County
Free legal help
- Legal Aid of North Carolina - Charlotte office — Office listed for Cabarrus County (with Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Stanly and Union): 5525 Albemarle Road, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28212-3610, 704-594-8662. Statewide helpline 1-866-219-5262, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Monday-Friday (https://legalaidnc.org/apply/).
Tenant and eviction lawyers in Cabarrus County
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- North Carolina landlord-tenant law
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- North Carolina eviction notice periods
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I get help with an eviction in Cabarrus County?
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.