South Carolina Holdover tenants

What happens if a tenant stays after the lease ends in South Carolina?

If a tenant stays without consent after the lease ends, the landlord may sue for possession, plus attorney fees for a bad-faith holdover. For a willful holdover, the landlord may also recover the greater of up to 3 months' rent or twice actual damages.

Verified Source: S.C. Code § 27-40-770(c) · last checked 2026-10-15