South Carolina landlord-tenant law
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Security deposit limit | Not yet verified |
| Deposit return deadline | Itemized deductions and any refund are due within 30 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant makes a demand, … |
| Notice to enter | At least 24 hours' notice, entry at reasonable times (exceptions for emergencies and certain scheduled or tenant-requested services). |
| Rent increase notice | Not yet verified |
| Late fees | Not yet verified |
| Eviction notice (nonpayment) | If rent isn't paid within 5 days of the due date, the landlord may terminate after giving written notice of nonpayment and intent to term… |
| Rent control / state preemption | Not yet verified |
Details & sources
Security deposit limit
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Deposit return deadline
Itemized deductions and any refund are due within 30 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant makes a demand, whichever is later.
Verified Source: S.C. Code § 27-40-410(a) · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Notice to enter
At least 24 hours' notice, entry at reasonable times (exceptions for emergencies and certain scheduled or tenant-requested services).
Verified Source: S.C. Code § 27-40-530 · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Rent increase notice
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Late fees
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Eviction notice (nonpayment)
If rent isn't paid within 5 days of the due date, the landlord may terminate after giving written notice of nonpayment and intent to terminate.
Verified Source: S.C. Code § 27-40-710(B) · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Rent control / state preemption
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Cities in South Carolina with their own rules
- None listed yet
Nearby states
- Alabama landlord law
- District of Columbia landlord law
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- West Virginia landlord law
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