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Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-03-05

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This bill allows North Carolinians to have eviction case records automatically removed from court files in certain situations, such as when cases are dismissed before judgment or when defendants win on the merits. For cases where landlords won, tenants can request removal after three years if they've maintained stable housing with consistent rent payments.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that eviction records create lasting barriers to housing, employment, and credit even when cases are dismissed or tenants prevail.
• •They contend that automatic expungement for dismissed cases and the opportunity to clear records after stable housing is achieved helps people rebuild their lives and access fair housing opportunities without permanent stigma from eviction proceedings.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue that eviction records serve important purposes for landlords conducting tenant screening and background checks to assess rental risk.
• •They could contend that removing records, especially in cases where judgments favored landlords, may limit landlords' ability to make informed decisions and could incentivize non-payment or problematic tenant behavior if consequences are erased from public records.