South Carolina Late fees

Can a landlord charge a late fee in South Carolina, and how much?

South Carolina's landlord-tenant law (S.C. Code tit. 27, ch. 40 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act), read in full on 2026-10-15) sets no late-fee cap (late charges are simply counted as rent, § 27-40-210); the lease terms control.

Verified Source: S.C. Code tit. 27, ch. 40 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) · last checked 2026-10-15