According to the North Carolina Tenant Security Deposit Act, if a tenant signs a one-year...

Under the NC Tenant Security Deposit Act, for leases longer than month-to-month, landlords may charge a maximum security deposit equal to two months’ rent. In this case:

$1,500 × 2 = $3,000 maximum allowed.

However, the correct answer option closest to this is C: $2,250. Let's re-check.

Upon review:

If the lease is longer than month-to-month (e.g., annual lease), the maximum deposit is 2 months' rent:

$1,500 × 2 = $3,000 → Correct answer is D.

Correct Answer: D

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