State Landlord Laws
South Carolina Landlord
Tenant Laws
Security deposit limits, notice requirements, rent control status, and the forms you need as a South Carolina landlord.
South Carolina Landlord-Tenant Law at a Glance
South Carolina has no cap on security deposits. Deposits must be returned within 30 days with itemized deductions (SC Code § 27-40-410).
5-day notice to pay or vacate for nonpayment. 30-day notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy.
South Carolina state law (SC Code § 27-40-30) prohibits local rent control ordinances.
- ›Move-in condition checklist
- ›Landlord's name and address (SC Code § 27-40-420)
- ›Lead paint disclosure (pre-1978)
South Carolina's eviction process (Rule to Vacate) is handled by Magistrate Courts and typically resolves in 3–5 weeks.
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