Just like a casino, the game is always rigged for the house to win.

Welcome to America it ain’t fair and to an extent the system is rigged but its still the best hope to get the world out of this mess.  

You can also charge them other fees associated with them breaking the lease such as any advertising fees.http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/tenants-rig...So, unless there is any money left over from their deposit, after you charge them rent and advertising fees, until you have rent flowing again....nope, they don't get their deposit back.Oh, and you also still get to charge them for any normal costs like cleaning, etc., that you'd be allowed to charge them under NC laws.So, basically, they're dreaming :-)Be sure and follow the laws regarding any move-out inspections, and the itemization of their deductions from their deposit, though.

I replace things instead of rigging things for my residents and they really appreciate that come signing a new lease.  

I have acess to a pump out rig ( I drive a oil truck once in a while and the guy lets me use his stuff)

@Shawn Westbrook you really need a Sprinter van with a fully decked out Festool rig

I'd also include a paragraph stating that any additional costs relating to their breach of contract may be sent in a future bill, after costs can be assessed, if necessary beyond the security deposit money.Here's an article on breaking a lease in KY:http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/tenants-rig...So, you'll probably be able to legally keep their security deposit, then you will have to decide if it's worth suing them for more than that.

http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/tenants-rig...This is for California, hope it can be a reference for you.

About the only solution I had, while I waited for the promised city connect was regular (every 3 weeks or so) pumping of the septic tank and a jerry rigged grey water system for things like laundry.While this was a costly nightmare on the positive side I learned the value of city relationships.   

Make sure to completely vet all showings social media, copy of birth certificate, drivers license, passport, blood sample, medical records, geneology report.Then be sure to record all conversations, make a journal of your thoughts and impressions of every interaction, be sure to have multiple go-pro cameras on your person, like attached to a helmet or body rig.