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Security deposit cap

No statutory cap

Late fees

Must be in lease and reasonable

Notice to terminate

30 days (month-to-month)

Return of deposit

30 days

Required South Carolina disclosures

  • Lead-based paint
  • Non-refundable fees (separately stated)
  • Unequal deposit rules disclosure

Every disclosure required by South Carolina law is pre-built into the template and presented to the tenant at signing — with a sealed audit trail for each one.

Key South Carolina laws we track

  • ·SC Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

Major Cities

Charleston
Columbia
Greenville
Myrtle Beach

South Carolina lease FAQs

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in South Carolina?
No statutory cap. Deposits must be returned 30 days.
What late fee can a South Carolina landlord charge?
Must be in lease and reasonable
How much notice is required to end a month-to-month tenancy in South Carolina?
30 days (month-to-month).
Does South Carolina require advance notice before a landlord enters the unit?
Absent an emergency, landlords generally must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering an occupied unit in South Carolina.
What extra fields does a South Carolina lease need beyond the standard template?
South Carolina leases in LeaseSigning collect 2 state-specific fields (e.g. property owner legal name, property manager (if any)) so the disclosures on the signed lease match state requirements.
What disclosures does South Carolina require in a residential lease?
Lead-based paint, Non-refundable fees (separately stated), Unequal deposit rules disclosure. LeaseSigning includes each of these in the South Carolina lease template.

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LeaseSigning provides legal information, not legal advice. For property-specific questions, consult an attorney licensed in South Carolina.