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Eviction in Randolph County, North Carolina

Where eviction cases are filed in Randolph County, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.

Quick facts: eviction in Randolph County

Eviction court
Randolph County District Court - Small Claims (magistrate) — Small claims court (magistrate), filed through the Clerk of Superior Court
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
15,853 (28% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Randolph County

Eviction cases in Randolph County are heard by the Randolph County District Court - Small Claims (magistrate) (Small claims court (magistrate), filed through the Clerk of Superior Court).

North Carolina summary ejectment (eviction) cases are filed with the Randolph County Clerk of Superior Court and heard by a magistrate in small claims court.

How eviction cases work locally

Eviction enforcement by sheriffThe Randolph County Sheriff's Office Civil Division enforces judgments, including evictions, through a Corporal and one Deputy assigned to enforcement.
Source: Official source

The North Carolina eviction process

North Carolina state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Randolph County:

  1. Notice (if required): 10-day demand for rent if the lease lacks a forfeiture clause (§ 42-3); notice to quit for holdovers (§ 42-14)
  2. Landlord files a Complaint in Summary Ejectment with the clerk of superior court
  3. 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)
  4. Hearing before a magistrate; judgment for possession (§ 42-30)
  5. 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)
  6. 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 Randolph County

Median gross rent in Randolph County: $887/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure follows state law. City rules, if any, are on city pages.

Eviction help in Randolph County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Randolph County?
Eviction cases in Randolph County are filed with the Randolph County District Court - Small Claims (magistrate).
Where can I get help with an eviction in Randolph County?
Legal Aid of North Carolina - Greensboro office.

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.