Tenant rights · South Carolina
South Carolina renter rules, cited.
Deposits and notice to vacate are covered at launch. Each card links to the full rule. Statute text checked 2026-10-05; legal review pending.
Security deposit
30 days after possession + your demand, whichever is later. Before it runs: your demand, and a written forwarding address.
S.C. Code §27-40-410(a)Deadline, deductions and penaltyNotice to vacate
We haven't found a statutory default for South Carolina; the Move-Out Plan uses the notice period in your lease.
Date your noticeLegal aid
We haven't verified a statewide legal-aid portal for South Carolina yet.
Courts and small claims
We haven't verified South Carolina's small-claims limit yet.
Information, not legal advice. Repairs, entry and rent-increase rules will be added only after each statute is checked.