N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-36.12 : — MORTGAGES AND DEEDS OF TRUSTSATISFACTION —36.12 - Limitation of secured creditor's liability TEXT PDF A secured creditor is not liable under this Article if it: (1) Established a reasonable procedure to achieve compliance with its obligations under this Article; (2) Complied with that procedure in good faith; and (3) Was unable to comply with its obligations because of circumstances beyond its control. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 45-36.12 Added by 2005 N.C. Sess. Laws 123, s. 1, eff. 10/1/2005.