If you’re a tenant

• Always top of the list is that you have to pay your rent on time.
• You also have to keep the place clean, safe, and free from damage — if you or even a guest of yours causes damage, you might be responsible for it.
• If you decide to move out at the end of the lease, you have to give notice. Most leases will specify notice requirements, but if they don’t, NC requires two days for weekly rent, seven days for monthly rent, and one month for a year-to-year lease.

If you’re a landlord

• You have to comply with local codes (like the City of Asheville’s minimum housing code and Buncombe County’s rental housing ordinance).
• The dwelling has to be in a fit and habitable condition — that includes common areas being kept in safe condition and providing operable smoke alarms.
• Facilities and appliances that you provide the tenant have to be kept in safe working order and repaired promptly when a request is made.

• The Blood Connection Blood Drive | Tuesday, April 2 | 1-6 p.m. | Taproom At Highland Brewing Co., 12 Old Charlotte Hwy., Ste. 200, Asheville | Free | Raise a glass to saving lives with a blood drive at the brewery.

• Books to Action Book Club | Wednesday, April 3 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Buncombe County Election Services, 59 Woodfin Pl., Woodfin | Free | Focus on elections and voting with a discussion of “Thank You for Voting” by Erin Geiger Smith — registration is required.
• Open Mic Night | Wednesday, April 3 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Twin Leaf Brewery, 144 Coxe Ave., Asheville | Free | Sign up to put your musical skills in the spotlight or just sit back and enjoy the show.

• Line Dancing and Two-Stepping | Thursday, April 4 | 6-9 p.m. | Banks Ave. Bar, 32 Banks Ave., Asheville | Free | Get into the groove with the free line dancing and two-step lessons — no partner, boots, or experience needed.
• Flimflams and Shenanigans Comedy | Thursday, April 4 | 8 p.m. | New Origin Brewing, 131 Thompson St., Asheville | Free | Enjoy a laugh-a-minute lineup hosted by local favorite Derek Boskovich — the show is free but donations are encouraged.

• Citizen Vinyl Factory Tour | Friday, April 5 | 12-12:45 p.m. | Citizen Vinyl, 14 O. Henry Ave., Asheville | Free | See behind the scenes of the record-pressing operation and the former WWNC radio station — registration is strongly encouraged.
• Race-O-Rama | Friday, April 5 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Leicester Library, 1561 Alexander Rd., Leicester | Free | Bring your K-5th graders to build race tracks and design structures to let their matchbox cars defy gravity.

• Downtown’s Melting Pot Social has closed for business as of Sunday, March 31. The restaurant, which was part of national company Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., opened in July 2021 and cited “economic market conditions not returning to pre-pandemic levels” as its reason for closure. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• Haywood Famous, the much-anticipated Cuban coffee shop and sober nightlife spot, announced that it officially secured its West Asheville space. Keep an eye out for its opening at 508 Haywood Rd.

• These siblings have some serious star power. In the midst of Hollywood Week, Black Mountain-based singers Max Dasher and Laela Dasher Skinner moved to the next round on “American Idol.” On Sunday, March 31, the judges chose 56 of 143 contestants to join the Showstoppers round. (Asheville Citizen-Times)

• The Rural Planning Organization and the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization want your thoughts on regional transportation — so they’re sharing a survey developed alongside the NCDOT. Check out the highway, transit, bike + pedestrian, and rail projects being considered, and share your priorities.

• The Land of Sky Regional Council Area Agency on Aging’s Ombudsman Program is looking for Community Advisory Committee volunteers in Buncombe County. Volunteers help ensure that the rights of residents in long-term care facilities are being met. Send an email for more information.

• Greenville, SC-based publisher Good Printed Things is celebrating National Poetry Month with the release of “The Song of Everything” by Glenis Redmond and an event on Wednesday, April 3 at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe. Redmond and store founder Emöke B’Rácz will share some of their new poetry. Register to join online or in person.

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