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South Carolina Rental Application

Updated August 3, 2023 | Legally reviewed by Susan Chai, Esq.

A South Carolina rental application is essential for property owners looking to rent their property. It enables landlords to gather crucial information, such as eviction history, rental history, and financial details, from each applicant before entering into a lease agreement. Use our sample South Carolina rental application template to streamline the rental process and ensure compliance with local laws.

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  • Application Fee –  Non-refundable
  • Application Fee Limits – No limits
  • Security Deposit – § 27-40-410 – Landlords are not limited on how much they can charge.

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State Laws

Below you can find important information for tenants and landlords in South Carolina, including application fees, security deposits, and fair housing laws. Tenants must understand their rights, while landlords should know the regulations to ensure fair and lawful renting practices. Additionally, there are valuable resources, such as the State Sex Offender Registry and State Fair Housing Laws, that can help both parties in the rental process before moving forward with a lease agreement.

For Tenants

Application Fee: Per § 27-40-410, there is no limit to the maximum rental application fee that a landlord can charge. However, property managers and owners should charge a reasonable amount to cover the costs of processing the rental application and avoid charging exorbitant application fees. Otherwise, they may have difficulty finding someone to rent the property.

Security Deposits: South Carolina law does not put a cap or maximum on a security deposit or pet deposit that a landlord can charge. However, cities and counties can impose their caps on security deposits. At the end of the lease, landlords must return the security deposit but can deduct any accrued rent and damages to the property caused by the tenant. Any deductions taken from the security deposit must be itemized by the landlord and sent to the tenant. 

For Landlords

Property managers and landlords in South Carolina are prohibited from asking specific questions per the Federal Fair Housing Act and the South Carolina Fair Housing Law.

Under these laws, property owners are not allowed to ask about the following:

  • Race, color, or national origin of the applicant 
  • The religious beliefs of the applicant
  • Whether the applicant is married or has children
  • Whether the applicant has a disability 
  • The sexual orientation or gender identity of the applicant 

On the other hand, if the owner lives on the property, the building has four dwellings or fewer, and the owner represents themself during the leasing process, the owner may be exempt from specific FHA laws under the Mrs. Murphy exemption. 

Even with these exemptions, landlords may never use race as a deciding factor for approval or denial.

Other Resources for Landlords

  • State Sex Offender Registry: South Carolina landlords can check the state’s sex offender registry to be aware of any registered sex offenders applying as tenants.
  • State Fair Housing Laws: South Carolina landlords must adhere to the state’s Fair Housing laws, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, or source of income.

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Save time while screening applicants by using our South Carolina rental application template.

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