South Carolina Rental Laws
As a landlord in South Carolina, it’s important to be aware of the state’s tenant laws. This will help you avoid any legal issues with your tenants, and protect you in the event of a dispute. In this blog post, we’ll provide an overview of some of the key tenant laws in South Carolina. We’ll also discuss some important things to keep in mind when renting out property in this state. So if you’re a landlord in South Carolina, read on for more information!
| Termination for Nonpayment Notice (Eviction Notice) | 5-Day Notice if there is no written lease or rent agreement or if there is no disclosure in the lease that the landlord can file for eviction if the rent is 5 days late SECTION 27-40-710. Noncompliance with rental agreement; failure to pay rent; removal of evicted tenant’s personal property. |
| Termination for Lease Violation Notice | 14-Days SECTION 27-40-710. Noncompliance with rental agreement; failure to pay rent; removal of evicted tenant’s personal property. |
| Small Claim Court Limit | South Carolina Small Claim Court Limit is $7,500 |
| Handling Abandoned Property | SECTION 27-40-730. Remedies for absence, nonuse, and abandonment. SECTION 27-40-710. Noncompliance with rental agreement; failure to pay rent; removal of evicted tenant’s personal property. |
| Penalty for Self-Help Eviction | Three times rent or twice the actual damages, whichever is greater |
| Tenant Withholding Rent for Repairs | SECTION 27-40-630. Wrongful failure to provide essential services. SECTION 27-40-640. Landlord’s noncompliance as defense to action for possession or rent. |
| Required Disclosures | Owner or Agent Identity SECTION 27-40-420. Disclosure. Disclosure for different security deposit requirements SECTION 27-40-410. Security deposits; prepaid rent. |
| Non-Refundable Fees | |
| Security Deposit Rules | Security Deposit Amount: No Limit Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 30 days SECTION 27-40-410. Security deposits; prepaid rent. |
| Month-to-Month Notice | 30 days |
| Payment of Rent | SECTION 27-40-310. Terms and conditions of rental agreement. |
| Property Entry Notice | 24 Hours |
