Landlord-Tenant Law for Magistrates | UNC School of Government

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Landlord-Tenant Law for Magistrates

This 18-hour online seminar is designed for all small claims magistrates, including those who are new to holding small claims court. The sessions will consist of lecture accompanied by a variety of interactive exercises, and students will need uninterrupted online access during each session. Content will include all aspects of summary ejectment law, with our emphasis always on the pragmatic application of legal principles in the small claims courtroom.

NOTE: Intro to Small Claims is a recommended prerequisite for magistrates new to small claims, but it is not a requirement for admission.

Additional information

Attendees: NC Magistrates presently holding or preparing to hold Small Claims Court

Credit: Magistrate CLEs and NC Bar CLEs

CLE Value:

General	18.00 hrs
Total	18.00 hrs

There currently are no scheduled offerings of this course.

Module 1: Overview & Introduction to Basic Concepts

Lecture Notes
What is a Simple Landlord-Tenant Relationship?
Differences Between Commercial and Residential Leases
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Module 2: Special Procedures for Summary Ejectment

Module 3: Grounds for Eviction: Forfeiture & Failure

The Tenant Tenders: Does the Landlord Lose?

Module 4: Grounds for Eviction: Holding Over & Criminal Activity

Module 5: Special Rules for Subsidized Housing

Module 6: Tenant's Claims & Defenses

Module 7: Special Situations & Pesky Questions

Module 8: Law on Damages & How to Enter Judgment

Module 9: Putting it All Together

For all registration questions, resetting passwords, or login issues please contact:

Dale Zuckert

Assistant Registrar

919.966.4414

registration@sog.unc.edu

For questions regarding course details, including location, schedule, materials, and continuing education credits, please contact:

Jessica Schoonmaker

Program Manager, Courts Group

919.962.9754

schoonmaker@sog.unc.edu

Lead Faculty

Donna Lewandowski

Dona G. Lewandowski

Teaching Associate Professor of Public Law and Government

lewandowski@sog.unc.edu