North Carolina Supreme Court ruled against tenant lawsuit against landlord for 2017 gas explosion, as no evidence of landlord's knowledge of needed repairs or gas leak.

North Carolina Supreme Court ruled against a tenant's lawsuit against his landlord for a 2017 natural gas explosion, as there's no evidence the landlord was informed about needed house repairs or a potential gas leak. The Residential Rental Agreements Act requires landlords to make repairs only after receiving notice or acquiring actual knowledge of the issue. The explosion occurred when tenant Anthony Terry turned on his bathroom light, leading to severe burns.

March 22, 2024
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