North Carolina § 42-13 - Wrongful surrender to other than landlord misdemeanor.
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§ 42-13. Wrongful surrender to other than landlord misdemeanor.
Any tenant or lessee of lands who shall willfully, wrongfully and with intent to defraud the landlord or lessor, give up the possession of the rented or leased premises to any person other than his landlord or lessor, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. History (1883, c. 138; Code, s. 1760; Rev., s. 3682; C.S., s. 2353; 1993, c. 539, s. 403; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).) Legal Periodicals. - For article, "Legislative Kudzu and the New Millennium: An Opportunity for Reflection and Reform," see 23 Campbell L. Rev. 157 (2001).
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 42-13 cover?
Section 42-13 ("Wrongful surrender to other than landlord misdemeanor.") 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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