South Carolina Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A South Carolina standard residential lease agreement is used to rent a property for a 12-month term. This agreement is binding and includes all necessary information, such as the rent amount, due date, security deposit, compliances, and all other pertinent information. It is essential for both parties to sign the agreement and abide by all policies listed.

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Last updated May 10th, 2024

A South Carolina standard residential lease agreement is used to rent a property for a 12-month term. This agreement is binding and includes all necessary information, such as the rent amount, due date, security deposit, compliances, and all other pertinent information. It is essential for both parties to sign the agreement and abide by all policies listed.

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Disclosures

Landlord Identification – Tenants must be informed with a written statement providing the landlord or property manager’s name and address. (§ 27-40-420(a))

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure – The landlord must disclose the possibility of lead paint being present in any building constructed before 1978. (EPA/HUD Fact Sheet)

Unequal Deposits (conditional) – If a landlord manages four or more adjoining units and charges separate security deposit amounts for the units, then the landlord must disclose this information to the renter. (§ 27-40-410(c))

Rent Grace Period

In South Carolina, there is no rent grace period before a landlord may charge a late fee. The tenant must pay the rent at the agreed-upon time in the lease.

Security Deposit

Maximum Amount – No laws cover the maximum amount that may be charged for a security deposit in South Carolina.

Returning – The landlord must return the security deposit within 30 days of the end of the lease. (§ 27-40-410(a))

  • Deductions – Any deductions to the security deposit must be listed and given to the tenant within 30 days of the lease’s end. (§ 27-40-410(a))