South Carolina tenant rights

South Carolina requires deposit return in 30 days, a 5-day nonpayment notice, and 24-hour entry notice.

• South Carolina security deposit law: 30 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap
• South Carolina eviction process: 5 days nonpayment notice
• South Carolina repair obligations: habitability protected
• South Carolina landlord entry notice: 24 hours entry notice
• South Carolina rent increase rules: 30 days rent-increase notice

Nearby states: North Carolina · Georgia.

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.

Updated July 2026