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Tenant Excessive Damage Want criminal in NC.

Cindy R

started a topic almost 14 years ago

My Tenants damage my property excessively in NC. It was a brand new home. I'm sick over it. I won the highest in a civil jugement, but I want to sue them criminally. After the evection, they left 4 dogs in my home and well you know what happened. Damage is extensive. I have pictures and witnesses. Can I sue them criminally? How hard is it to get judgement in my favor. The way it looks the tenants make out. Heart sick in NC.

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Donna

said almost 14 years ago

There is a NC statute:" § 42-11. Willful destruction by tenant misdemeanor " that allows for criminal prosecution but it is a class 1 misdemeanor. Basically it would be like a slap on the wrist and probably take alot of time on your part. I would follow through with getting a judgement on their record so that it makes it quite hard for them to get another rental. You can also explore..taking all measures possible to collect the judgement.