South Carolina Lease Agreements

Create a legally compliant South Carolina lease agreement that includes all state-required disclosures and clauses. Choose the document type that fits your rental situation, fill out the guided form, and download your professional PDF for $7.99.

Residential Lease Agreement

Standard fixed-term lease for houses, apartments, condos, and other residential properties.

Includes all South Carolina required disclosures and complies with South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, SC Code §§ 27-40-10 through 27-40-940.

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Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

Flexible agreement that auto-renews monthly. Ideal for short-term or indefinite tenancies.

30 days written notice by either party (SC Code § 27-40-770) landlord notice and 30 days tenant notice required in South Carolina.

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Room Rental Agreement

Agreement for renting a single room in a shared house or apartment. Covers shared spaces and house rules.

Covers South Carolina-specific habitability and entry notice requirements (24 hours advance notice required (SC Code § 27-40-530); entry must be at reasonable times).

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Sublease Agreement

Agreement for a tenant to sublet all or part of their rental to a new occupant.

Sublease rules in South Carolina typically require landlord written consent. Document includes consent clause.

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South Carolina Lease Law Requirements Summary

Security Deposit Limit No statutory limit on security deposit amount

Deposit Return Deadline 30 days

Late Fee Cap No statutory cap

Grace Period No statutory grace period

Landlord Notice (Month-to-Month) 30 days written notice by either party (SC Code § 27-40-770)

Tenant Notice (Month-to-Month) 30 days

Entry Notice 24 hours advance notice required (SC Code § 27-40-530); entry must be at reasonable times

Key Statute South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, SC Code §§ 27-40-10 through 27-40-940

South Carolina landlord-tenant law is governed by the South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, SC Code §§ 27-40-10 through 27-40-940. Landlords must provide required disclosures including Lead-based paint disclosure (federal law, pre-1978 housing), Owner or authorized agent name and address for receiving notices and rent (SC Code § 27-40-420), Move-in condition checklist — landlord must provide and tenant has opportunity to note pre-existing defects; signed checklist is evidence of unit condition at move-in (SC Code § 27-40-410), and more. Security deposits must be returned within 30 days of tenancy termination. Our documents are designed to comply with South Carolina law and include all required provisions.

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