S.C. Code § 27-40 (URLTA)
Free South Carolina residential lease template.
South Carolina's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act sets a 30-day deposit return with treble damages for bad-faith retention (S.C. Code § 27-40-410), a 24-hour entry notice, and a 5-day notice for nonpayment.
Template information updated September 2026.
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What is in this South Carolina template
The template is organized around the state statutes summarized below and identifies state-specific disclosures such as Multi-unit deposit standards (§ 27-40-410(d)) and Owner/agent identification. Some notices use prescribed statutory wording and should not be removed without checking the cited law.
S.C. Code § 27-40-410
Deposit return
30 days; up to 3× damages + fees for bad faith.
S.C. Code § 27-40-530
Notice to enter
24 hours.
S.C. Code § 27-40-710
Nonpayment notice
5-day notice (may be in lease).
Required disclosures in South Carolina
- ·Multi-unit deposit standards (§ 27-40-410(d))
- ·Owner/agent identification
- ·Federal lead-paint (pre-1978)
Quick reference for South Carolina landlords
| Security deposit cap | No statutory cap |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | 24 hours (§ 27-40-530) |
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