South Carolina Retaliation protections

Is landlord retaliation illegal in South Carolina?

A landlord may not raise rent above fair-market value, cut essential services, or sue for possession because the tenant complained to a code-enforcement agency about a health or safety violation or complained to the landlord about a violation of the Act.

Verified Source: S.C. Code § 27-40-910 · last checked 2026-10-15