South Carolina Death of a tenant

What happens to the lease when a tenant dies in South Carolina?

A search of the full text of the South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (§§ 27-40-10 to 27-40-940) found no rule on ending a lease or handling property when a tenant dies. The lease and general probate law control.

Verified Source: S.C. Code §§ 27-40-10 to 27-40-940 (searched in full) · last checked 2026-10-15