North Carolina § 42-4 - Recovery for use and occupation.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 42-4 — Recovery for use and occupation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-4. Recovery for use and occupation.
When any person occupies land of another by the permission of such other, without any express agreement for rent, or upon a parol lease which is void, the landlord may recover a reasonable compensation for such occupation, and if by such parol lease a certain rent was reserved, such reservation may be received as evidence of the value of the occupation. History (1868-9, c. 156, s. 5; Code, s. 1746; Rev., s. 1986; C.S., s. 2344.) Legal Periodicals. - For article on remedies for trespass on land in North Carolina, see 47 N.C.L. Rev. 334 (1969).
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 42-4
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 42-4 cover?
Section 42-4 ("Recovery for use and occupation.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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