South Carolina Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to South Carolina landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
8
out of 10
Landlord Friendly
Key Law Summary — South Carolina
🏦
Security Deposit Max
None
📋
Eviction Notice
5 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
28 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
24 hours
💰
Late Fee Cap
None
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$80–$150
🏘️
Rent Control
None
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in South Carolina
→No deposit cap
→No rent control
→Fast rules to vacate
⚖ Tenant Rights in South Carolina
→Habitability
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
⚡ Eviction Timeline — South Carolina
1
Serve Notice
5-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 5 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $80–$150
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 28 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
At a Glance
Landlord Score8/10
Eviction Avg28 days
Notice Period5 days
Entry Notice24hr