South Carolina Landlord Compliance
Everything you're responsible for as a landlord in South Carolina
Rent control, just-cause eviction, deposits, entry, repairs and recordkeeping, written for people who own or manage a few units, checked against the official sources, and kept current when the rules move.
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Rent cap · Detail
No statewide limit on rent increases; H.3346 (2025-26) would cap increases at CPI + 7% but remains in House committee. Local rent regulation is barred by statute.
Deposit cap · Detail
§ 27-40-410 governs return and itemization of deposits but sets no maximum amount.
Rent increase notice · Detail
The Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is silent on rent-increase notice; an increase in a month-to-month tenancy is a change of terms subject to the 30-day termination notice (7 days week-to-week).
City rules · Detail
No county or municipal corporation may enact, maintain or enforce any ordinance regulating in any way the rent charged for privately owned residential or commercial rental property (except property it owns or voluntary agreements).
Just cause · Detail
Either party may end a month-to-month tenancy with at least 30 days' written notice (7 days week-to-week) without stating a reason; fixed terms expire.
Return deadline · Detail
Refund with itemized deductions within 30 days after termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession and demand by the tenant; if no forwarding address, mailing to last known address discharges the duty.
Nonpayment notice · Detail
Landlord may terminate if rent is unpaid 5 days after due, after written notice; no separate notice is needed if the lease conspicuously contains the statutory 5-day warning language (survives renewal to month-to-month).
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Essential local guides
If you're new to owning here, these five cover most of what will come up in your first year.
View All GuidesSouth Carolina Squatter Removal Law 2026: Owners Can Petition for an Ex Parte Removal Order
A South Carolina property owner who comes home to a stranger living in the house, with no lease and no family connection, no longer has to wait out a full eviction case to get them removed. Since June 30, 2026, Act 252 creates a fast ex parte removal process for genuine squatters, while separately tightening what a tenant has to do to stay an ejectment during an appeal.
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South Carolina Eviction Record Sealing 2027: Filings Removed From the Public Index After 7 Years
A South Carolina renter who was evicted a decade ago, paid what was owed, and never had another filing since, has been carrying that case in public court records indefinitely, visible to any landlord who runs a background search. Starting January 1, 2027, Act 214 removes that filing from the public index automatically, without the renter having to petition a court for it.
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South Carolina Squatter's Rights & Adverse Possession Laws
In this guide, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how South Carolina squatters law works, what rights squatters may have...
Guide
8 min
South Carolina Security Deposit Laws | Deductions & Rights
Understand South Carolina’s security deposit rules, from 30-day return deadlines to legal deductions, and learn how to protect your rights.
Guide
7 min
South Carolina HOA Laws: A Comprehensive Guide
Master South Carolina HOA laws! Learn your rights, understand fee structures, and navigate rule enforcement with our guide to SC’s property regulations.
Guide
9 min
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South Carolina Squatter Removal Law 2026: Owners Can Petition for an Ex Parte Removal Order A South Carolina property owner who comes home to a stranger living in the house, with no lease and no family connection, no longer has to wait out a full eviction case to get them removed. Since June 30, 2026, Act 252 creates a fast ex parte removal process for genuine squatters, while separately tightening what a tenant has to do to stay an ejectment during an appeal. | Guides | End a tenancy | Oct 4, 2026 |
South Carolina Eviction Record Sealing 2027: Filings Removed From the Public Index After 7 Years A South Carolina renter who was evicted a decade ago, paid what was owed, and never had another filing since, has been carrying that case in public court records indefinitely, visible to any landlord who runs a background search. Starting January 1, 2027, Act 214 removes that filing from the public index automatically, without the renter having to petition a court for it. | Guides | End a tenancy | Oct 4, 2026 |
South Carolina Squatter's Rights & Adverse Possession Laws In this guide, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how South Carolina squatters law works, what rights squatters may have... | Guides | End a tenancy | Apr 29, 2026 |
South Carolina Eviction Laws: The Process & Timeline in 2026 Navigate South Carolina’s 2026 eviction laws. Learn about the 5-day rent notice, court timelines, and new rules for record removal and ejectment. | Guides | End a tenancy | Apr 9, 2026 |
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