Bill Summary for S 724 (2023-2024)

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Apr 6 2023

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View NCGA Bill Details2023-2024 Session
Senate Bill 724 (Public) Filed Thursday, April 6, 2023
AN ACT TO FURTHER DEFINE "TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY" AND TO DETERMINE WHEN IT CONVERTS, IF AT ALL, TO A TENANCY GOVERNED BY CHAPTER 42 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES.
Intro. by Moffitt.

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Amends GS 72-1 as amended by SL 2023-5 (defining transient occupancies as the rental of certain accommodations for less than 90 days) to clarify that the 90-day period begins on the first day of the transient occupancy and ends on the ninetieth day. Specifies that a guest may not attempt to restart the 90-day period by changing rooms within the same property. Terminates the transient occupancy on the last day of the 90-day period and requires the guest to vacate. If the guest does not vacate, permits the innkeeper to have law enforcement remove the guest for trespassing. Permits the innkeeper and guest to enter into a lease agreement for a period of time beyond the 90-day period. Specifies that the lease agreement, including any provisions regarding security deposits or recovery of possessions, will be governed by GS Chapter 42, pertaining to Landlord Tenant agreements.