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Can My Nc Landlord Charge Me $25 For An “untied Trash Bag” Even Though The Lease Only Allows Fines For A Different Rule?

Location: North Carolina

Hi all, I’m in North Carolina and rent from an apartment complex that uses valet trash service.

I recently found a $25 “lease violation” charge on my account with the description “untied bag.” I was never warned or notified beforehand—just charged.

I pulled my lease and the separate Valet Trash Addendum. It has a list of rules. Rule #1 says:

“All trash must be in bags and tied securely.”

But the only place a fine is mentioned is Rule #12, which says:

“If trash is left outside at non-designated times, you may incur a $25 fine.”

So Rule #12 clearly allows a $25 fine for leaving trash out at the wrong time. But Rule #1 (untied bag) does not mention any fee or penalty—just that it’s a rule.

I understand that breaking a rule could be considered a lease violation, but does NC law allow them to charge an arbitrary monetary fee for that violation when it isn’t explicitly listed in the lease or addendum?

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Can My Nc Landlord Charge Me $25 For An “untied Trash Bag” Even Though The Lease Only Allows Fines For A Different Rule?

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