Winston-Salem Landlord-Tenant Rules
Winston-Salem adds local rules on top of North Carolina landlord-tenant law. Here is what is different, with the city code or agency page behind each rule.
| Free legal aid for renters | Legal Aid of North Carolina gives free legal help to low-income people in civil cases, including evictions, repairs and maintenance disputes, and housing discrimination. Its Winston-Salem office is at 102 W 3rd St, Ste 460, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 (336-725-9162; toll free 1-800-660-6663) and serves Davie, Forsyth, Iredell, Stokes, Surry and Yadkin counties. You can also apply through the statewide helpline, 1-866-219-LANC (5262), 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, or online. Helpline and services: https://legalaidnc.org/topic/housing/ Source: Official source |
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| Fair housing help line | Legal Aid of North Carolina's Fair Housing Project runs a free helpline for housing discrimination: 1-855-797-FAIR (3247), Tuesdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Thursdays 1-5 p.m. This is a statewide program that serves Winston-Salem renters. Source: Official source |
Eviction cases in Winston-Salem are heard in: Forsyth County District Court, small claims division (magistrate), which hears summary ejectment (eviction) cases
Right to a lawyer in eviction cases
No guaranteed right to counsel was found. Low-income tenants can apply to Legal Aid of North Carolina for free help. Official source
Local agencies
- Legal Aid of North Carolina - Winston-Salem office — Free civil legal help, including evictions and repairs, for low-income Forsyth County residents. 336-725-9162.
Frequently asked questions
What landlord-tenant rules does Winston-Salem add on top of North Carolina law?
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Last verified against official sources: October 29, 2026.
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