Ask residents for a list of dangers to watch out for in North Carolina, and you might here answers like “drunk drivers,” “hurricanes,” and “crime.”

“Unsafe apartment premises” is unlikely to make the list, but hazardous conditions in North Carolina apartments, townhouses, and rented homes cause thousands of accidents and injuries every year. Dangerous weather conditions, aging, and landlord or building owner negligence may all contribute to the creation of an unsafe environment on a rented property.

If you rent an apartment, townhouse, or other type of home in North Carolina, you should [...]