A South Carolina standard lease agreement is a contract between a landlord and a tenant. It allows the tenant to use the property in exchange for monthly rent payments. Typically, rent is due on the 1st of each month, and the tenant is responsible for paying most utilities and services, such as electricity and internet.
Considerations on Lease Length
- The law generally allows for flexibility in lease terms. This means that leases can be set for various durations, such as month-to-month, six-month, one-year, or longer.
- If the rental agreement does not specify a specific duration, the tenancy will be on a weekly basis for roomers who pay rent weekly and on a monthly basis for all other cases (SC. Code § 27-40-310).
Security Deposit
- Maximum Amount ($): No state-imposed limit.
- Returning to Tenant: Within 30 days (§ 27-40-410(a)).
Rent Grace Period
There is no rent grace period for paying rent.
Landlord Resources
- Landlord-Tenant Laws – Title 27, Chapter 40 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act).
- Handbook – Landlord & Tenant Law in South Carolina.
