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Where to Take the Class: NC Vacation Rentals Must Take Human Trafficking Class or Face Fines Up to $2,000

A new law passed in June 2024 directly affects cabin owners and vacation rental managers in North Carolina. Beginning July 1, 2025, anyone involved in managing or maintaining short-term rentals must complete human trafficking awareness training. This includes property managers, employees, and third-party contractors who handle housekeeping, maintenance, or guest check-in and check-out services.

Who Must Comply

  • Vacation rental property managers
  • Employees and contractors involved in:
    Housekeeping, Maintenance, Check-in or check-out services

Training Requirements

  • Training must be completed within 60 days of beginning work if hired after July 1, 2025.
  • Those hired before that date must complete training by June 30, 2027.
  • All covered individuals must repeat the training every two years.
  • A training log must be maintained with each person’s name, the date of training, and the course used. Records must be kept for at least three years.
  • You must have a process in place to report suspected human trafficking to the National Human Trafficking Hotline or local law enforcement.
  • A poster with hotline information must be clearly displayed where staff and guests can see it.

Where to Take the Training

These courses are available online, in person, or in a classroom. Choose the one that fits your needs. Visit the NCDOL training page for direct access to each program.

Penalties for Not Complying

Fines may be issued for knowingly violating the law:

  • $500 for the first violation
  • $1,000 for the second
  • $2,000 for each violation after that

Other Tips for Cabin Owners

  • Download and post the required signage from the NCDOL website.
  • Keep records organized in case of an inspection.
  • Make sure anyone you hire for cleaning or check-ins also completes the training.
  • If listing your rental through a platform like Airbnb or VRBO, you will need to certify compliance with the law.

Questions or Support

Find out more information at the North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission or Contact the Department of Labor at [email protected] or call 1-800-NC-LABOR for help.

Disclaimer: This article is a privately written blog post and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the State of North Carolina, the North Carolina Department of Labor, or any other government agency. It is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered official legal or regulatory guidance. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please consult directly with the appropriate state authorities.