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N.C.G.S. § 42-10

Tenant not liable for accidental damage.

Effective date: 2026-08-08
Last verified: 2026-08-09
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A tenant for life, or years, or for a less term, shall not be liable for damage occurring on the demised premises accidentally, and notwithstanding reasonable diligence on his part, unless he so contract. (1868-9, c. 156, s. 10; Code, s. 1751; Rev., s. 1991; C.S., s. 2350.)