South Carolina

State housing and tenant protection laws

Rules (248)

Declaration of intent

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 10, ch. 5 § 10-5-210

Definitions

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 10, ch. 5 § 10-5-220

Building code and rental unit accessibility requirements; promulgation of regulations

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 10, ch. 5 § 10-5-250

Buildings required to be in compliance; responsibility of owners and occupants

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 10, ch. 5 § 10-5-260

Compliance review and approval

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 10, ch. 5 § 10-5-270

Display of international symbol

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 10, ch. 5 § 10-5-280

Action for violation of regulations

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 10, ch. 5 § 10-5-290

Suits for injunction against noncompliance; accessibility of meetings and conferences with state agencies

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 10, ch. 5 § 10-5-320

Action may be had against person wrongfully disseizing

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 15, ch. 67 § 15-67-410

Plaintiff's right to treble damages

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 15, ch. 67 § 15-67-420

Court of common pleas shall have jurisdiction

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 15, ch. 67 § 15-67-430

Restitution of possession to tenants for years

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 15, ch. 67 § 15-67-440

Persons who have held by force three years are unaffected by this article

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 15, ch. 67 § 15-67-450

Putting party ousted in possession

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 15, ch. 67 § 15-67-460

Forms and proceedings in cases of forcible entry and detainer are same as for tenants holding over

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 15, ch. 67 § 15-67-470

Duty of magistrate in case of trespass

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 15, ch. 67 § 15-67-610

When warrant shall not be issued

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 15, ch. 67 § 15-67-620

Fee of magistrate and sheriff or constable

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 15, ch. 67 § 15-67-630

Right to appeal; injunction; time of issuing warrant

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 15, ch. 67 § 15-67-640

Actions which must be tried where subject matter situated

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 15, ch. 7 § 15-7-10

Injury or destruction of buildings or crops by tenant

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 16, ch. 11 § 16-11-570

Concurrent civil jurisdiction

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 22, ch. 3 § 22-3-10

Installation of smoke detectors; liability; promulgation of regulations

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 23, ch. 9 § 23-9-155

Applicability to electronic records and electronic signatures relating to transaction; exceptions

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 26, ch. 6 § 26-6-30

Definitions

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 33 § 27-33-10

Applicability of certain statutory provisions relating to landlord and tenant

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 33 § 27-33-20

Recordation of leases

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 33 § 27-33-30

Concurrent jurisdiction of judges and magistrates

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 33 § 27-33-40

Financial responsibility of tenant for utilities

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 33 § 27-33-50

Tenancies created by oral agreement

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 35 § 27-35-10

Time of termination of farm tenancies

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 35 § 27-35-100

Time of expiration of agreed tenancy for term or years

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 35 § 27-35-110

Termination of month to month tenancy

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 35 § 27-35-120

Notice required for tenants at will and domestic servants

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 35 § 27-35-130

Failure to pay rent

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 35 § 27-35-140

Abandonment of premises

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 35 § 27-35-150

Unlawful abandonment of buildings without notice

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 35 § 27-35-160

Holding over following demand for possession; penalty

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 35 § 27-35-170

Penalty for not delivering possession after notice of intent to quit

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 35 § 27-35-180

Agreement for more than one year

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 35 § 27-35-20

Tenancies deemed month to month; exceptions

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 35 § 27-35-30

Use of premises without agreement or permission or by trespass; rent

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 35 § 27-35-40

Sale of real estate under lease

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 35 § 27-35-50

Validity and effect of subleases

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 35 § 27-35-60

Person deemed in possession of real estate

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 35 § 27-35-70

Lessee's obligations as to use and maintenance; lessor's right to inspect

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 35 § 27-35-75

Attornments by tenants

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 35 § 27-35-80

Time for payment of rents

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 35 § 27-35-90

Grounds for ejectment of tenant

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 37 § 27-37-10

Effect of verdict for plaintiff

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 37 § 27-37-100

Effect of verdict for defendant

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 37 § 27-37-110

Appeal

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 37 § 27-37-120

Bond required to stay ejectment on appeal

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 37 § 27-37-130

Action of tenant wrongfully dispossessed

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 37 § 27-37-140

Accrual of rent after institution of proceedings

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 37 § 27-37-150

Commercial lease contract claims and counterclaims

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 37 § 27-37-155

Execution of writ of ejectment

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 37 § 27-37-160

Ejectment proceedings

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 37 § 27-37-20

Service of rule; posting and mailing requirements

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 37 § 27-37-30

Tenant ejected on failure to show cause

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 37 § 27-37-40

Change of venue

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 37 § 27-37-50

Trial of issue

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 37 § 27-37-60

Designation of parties in ejectment

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 37 § 27-37-70

Jury trial

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 37 § 27-37-80

New trial

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 37 § 27-37-90

Collection of agricultural rents and advances; liens therefor not affected

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39 § 27-39-10

Validity of payment of rent for period longer than twelve months

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39 § 27-39-20

Commencement of proceedings for collection of rent by distress

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39 § 27-39-210

Predistress hearing

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39 § 27-39-220

Property exempt from distress

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39 § 27-39-230

Enforcement of distress warrant

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39 § 27-39-240

Property of third party on premises

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39 § 27-39-250

Property removed from premises

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39 § 27-39-270

Distraint after expiration of lease of tenant for life of another

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39 § 27-39-280

Reasonableness of distress

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39 § 27-39-290

Effect of payment of rent to grantor or conusor

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39 § 27-39-30

Damages for unreasonable and excessive distress

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39 § 27-39-300

Giving bond to free property from distraint

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39 § 27-39-310

Sale of distrained property

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39 § 27-39-320

Tax liens on property sold under distress

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39 § 27-39-330

Persons who may be purchasers at sale

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39 § 27-39-340

Disposition of proceeds from sale

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39 § 27-39-350

Remedy of distress deemed cumulative

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39 § 27-39-360

Action for debt may be brought for rent on lease or demise for life

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39 § 27-39-40

Counties and municipal corporations restricted from regulating rent charged for certain dwellings

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39 § 27-39-60

Short title

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-10

Territorial application

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-110

Exclusions from application of chapter

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-120

Jurisdiction and service of process

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-130

Purposes; rules of construction

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-20

General definitions

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-210

Obligation of good faith

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-220

Unconscionability

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-230

Notice

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-240

Supplementary rules of law applicable

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-30

Terms and conditions of rental agreement

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-310

Effect of unsigned or undelivered rental agreement

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-320

Prohibited provisions in rental agreements

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-330

Separation of rents and obligations to maintain property forbidden

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-340

Construction against implicit repeal

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-40

Security deposits; prepaid rent

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-410

Disclosure

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-420

Landlord to deliver possession of dwelling unit

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-430

Landlord to maintain premises

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-440

Limitation of liability

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-450

Administration of remedies; enforcement

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-50

Tenant to maintain dwelling unit

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-510

Rules and regulations

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-520

Access

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-530

Tenant to use and occupy

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-540

Settlement of disputed claim or right

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-60

Noncompliance by landlord in general

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-610

Failure to deliver possession

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-620

Wrongful failure to provide essential services

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-630

Landlord's noncompliance as defense to action for possession or rent

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-640

Fire or casualty damage

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-650

Tenant's remedies for landlord's unlawful ouster or exclusion

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-660

Noncompliance with rental agreement; failure to pay rent; removal of evicted tenant's personal property

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-710

Noncompliance affecting health and safety

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-720

Remedies for absence, nonuse, and abandonment

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-730

Landlord's lien; distress proceeding

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-740

Remedy after termination

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-750

Recovery of possession limited

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-760

Periodic tenancy; holdover remedies

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-770

Landlord and tenant remedies for abuse of access

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-780

Payment of rent into court

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-790

Undertaking on appeal and order staying execution

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-800

Retaliatory conduct prohibited

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-910

Conflict with Title 27

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-920

Severability

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-930

Prior transactions

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40 § 27-40-940

Short title

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-10

Applicability of this chapter and Chapter 40 of Title 27

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-110

Tenancies not governed by chapter

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-120

Determination of jurisdiction and service of process

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-130

Purposes and policies of chapter; liberal construction

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-20

Definitions

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-210

Good faith requirement as to every duty and act specified in chapter

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-220

Determining unconscionability

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-230

Notice

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-240

Written rental agreement required; items which must be provided for; restriction on user fee

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-310

Name and address of owner for purposes of service of process and receiving or receipting notices and demands; agent of owner for this and other purposes

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-410

Notice to resident of new rental rate where tenancy continues beyond original term

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-420

Aesthetic standards; change in standards; notice; burden to show home unsafe, unsanitary, or not in compliance with aesthetic standards

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-430

Approval or disapproval of manufactured home purchaser to become resident of park

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-440

Access to common areas; utility connections and systems

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-450

Duty to maintain safe premises; owner not guarantor of safety

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-460

Duty to maintain cleanliness and appearance of common areas

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-470

Codes; rent; notices; rental agreement and regulations; responsibility for guests

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-510

Security deposit

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-520

Grounds for eviction; notice of eviction; sale of manufactured home left on lot following eviction

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-530

Notification by new owner of change in ownership

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-610

Notice of proposed rezoning

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47 § 27-47-620

Landlord-tenant relationship

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 50 § 27-50-100

Limitations on actions by companies

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 1 § 31-1-180

Conveyances, leases, or subleases in violation of SECTION 31-1-180 shall be void

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 1 § 31-1-190

Regulation of limited dividend housing companies

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 1 § 31-1-200

Control of rentals

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 1 § 31-1-610

Payments covered by rentals

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 1 § 31-1-620

Reduction of rentals

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 1 § 31-1-630

Conditions rendering limitations in SECTIONSECTION 31-3-530 and 31-3-540 inapplicable to projects for persons engaged in national defense

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 11 § 31-11-40

Definitions

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-10

Funds for enforcement; estimate of amount needed

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-100

Establishment by municipality of commission to exercise powers of public officer

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-110

Article provisions are cumulative

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-120

Repairing, closing, or demolishing unfit dwellings

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-20

Provisions permitted to be included in ordinances relating to unfit dwellings

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-30

Definitions

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-310

Repairing, closing, or demolishing unfit dwellings

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-320

Provisions permitted to be included in ordinances relating to unfit dwellings

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-330

Power of county to declare nuisances not impaired

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-340

Standards in ordinances for determining fitness of dwelling for human habitation

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-350

Service of complaints or orders; posting and filing copies

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-360

Rights of persons affected by orders

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-370

Provisions in ordinances with respect to powers of public officer

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-380

Sale of materials of removed or demolished dwelling

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-390

Power of municipality to declare nuisances not impaired

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-40

Article provisions are cumulative

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-400

Standards in ordinances for determining fitness of dwelling for human habitation

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-50

Service of complaints or orders; posting and filing copies

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-60

Rights of persons affected by orders

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-70

Provisions in ordinances with respect to powers of public officer

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-80

Sale of materials of removed or demolished dwelling

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15 § 31-15-90

Short title

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 21 § 31-21-10

Powers of commission

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 21 § 31-21-100

Investigations by commission; subpoenas

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 21 § 31-21-110

Complaints; process and handling; conciliation; effect of local laws; civil action

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 21 § 31-21-120

Investigator's report and recommendation; dismissal of or hearing on complaint; civil action; amending of complaint; subpoenas; hearing by commission; opinion and order; review; court appeals; enforcement orders

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 21 § 31-21-130

Civil action; damages

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 21 § 31-21-140

Coordination regarding complaint filed with multiple agencies

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 21 § 31-21-150

State policy

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 21 § 31-21-20

Definitions

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 21 § 31-21-30

Discrimination in relation to sale or rental of property

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 21 § 31-21-40

Discrimination in relation to membership or participation in multiple listing service, real estate brokers' organization, or related service, organization, or facility

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 21 § 31-21-50

Discrimination in relation to residential real estate-related transactions

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 21 § 31-21-60

Application and exceptions

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 21 § 31-21-70

Interference with the exercise of any right under this chapter

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 21 § 31-21-80

Administration of chapter

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 21 § 31-21-90

Definitions

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 23 § 31-23-20

Purpose of community land trust; funding; bylaws; leasing by community land trust; assessment of real estate deed recording fee

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 23 § 31-23-40

Provisions of chapter controlling

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 23 § 31-23-50

Definitions

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 3 § 31-3-20

Verification of eligibility for public housing program by obtaining information from Department of Revenue and Employment Security Commission; method of request and response

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 3 § 31-3-50

Management and operation of housing projects; profits unlawful

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 3 § 31-3-530

Rental and tenant selections

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 3 § 31-3-540

Procedures for payment of rent

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 3 § 31-3-545

Projects subject to planning, zoning and other laws

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 3 § 31-3-580

Cause of action by insurer against tenant

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 38, ch. 75 § 38-75-60

Short title; definitions

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 39, ch. 5 § 39-5-10

Actions for damages

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 39, ch. 5 § 39-5-140

Price gouging during emergency; definitions; penalty; evidence

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 39, ch. 5 § 39-5-145

Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices unlawful; application of federal act

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 39, ch. 5 § 39-5-20

Article inapplicable to certain practices and transactions

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 39, ch. 5 § 39-5-40

Duties of broker-in-charge and property manager-in-charge; supervised licensees; office locations; policies and recordkeeping; management agreements; unlicensed employees

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 40, ch. 57 § 40-57-135

Trust accounts; disputes; records

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 40, ch. 57 § 40-57-136

Management of residential multiunit rental locations

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 40, ch. 57 § 40-57-520

Definitions

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 44, ch. 53 § 44-53-1320

Exemptions

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 44, ch. 53 § 44-53-1350

Investigation of lead poisoning case reports; right of entry

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 44, ch. 53 § 44-53-1390

Notice of identification of lead-based hazard; order that it be remediated; appeals

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 44, ch. 53 § 44-53-1430

Restriction on rental; existing occupants

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 44, ch. 53 § 44-53-1440

Legal actions not affected

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 44, ch. 53 § 44-53-1460

Penalties

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 44, ch. 53 § 44-53-1480

Civil penalties

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 44, ch. 53 § 44-53-1485

Private causes of action; action by municipality

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 44, ch. 53 § 44-53-1490

Funding contingency

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 44, ch. 53 § 44-53-1495

Responsibility of owner of dwelling to supply and install smoke detectors in rental dwellings and housing; instructions for operation of detectors; notice of deficiencies in detectors; repair or replacement of detector

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 5, ch. 25 § 5-25-1330

Agreements for energy efficiency and conservation measures; interest rate; recovery of costs; installation liability; energy audits; exemptions

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 58, ch. 37 § 58-37-50

Schedule of fees and costs to be collected by magistrates

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 8, ch. 21 § 8-21-1010

Master Metering

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 103 § 103-327

Denial or Discontinuance of Service

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 103 § 103-535

Premises at Risk for Transmission of Contagious Diseases to be Rendered Non-infectious

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 60 § 60-20:10

General

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 65 § 65-210

Discriminatory Housing Practices

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 65 § 65-211

Discrimination in Residential Real Estate Related Transactions

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 65 § 65-213

Prohibition Against Discrimination Because of Handicap

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 65 § 65-215

Housing for Older Persons

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 65 § 65-217

Interference, Coercion or Intimidation

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 65 § 65-219

Complaints

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 65 § 65-220

Conciliation Procedures

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 65 § 65-225

Issuance of Reasonable Cause Determination

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 65 § 65-227

Pleadings, Motions and Discoveries

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 65 § 65-233

Hearing Procedures (Review and Enforcement)

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 65 § 65-235

Scope

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 65 § 65-242

Use of Words, Phrases, Symbols, and Visual Aids

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 65 § 65-244

Selective Use of Advertising Media or Content

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 65 § 65-246

Authority

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 8 § 8-701

Administration

S.C. Code Regs. ch. 8 § 8-703

Code Compilations

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 40

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 27 Chapter 40 — Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

46 sections of S.C. Code Ann. Title 27, Chapter 40, "RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT". Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

Official source: www.scstatehouse.gov

S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 37

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 27 Chapter 37 — Ejectment of Tenants

17 sections of S.C. Code Ann. Title 27, Chapter 37, "EJECTMENT OF TENANTS". Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 39

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 27 Chapter 39 — Rent

20 sections of S.C. Code Ann. Title 27, Chapter 39, "RENT". Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 35

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 27 Chapter 35 — Creation, Construction, and Termination of Leasehold Estates

19 sections of S.C. Code Ann. Title 27, Chapter 35, "CREATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND TERMINATION OF LEASEHOLD ESTATES". Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 33

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 27 Chapter 33 — Landlord and Tenant Generally

5 sections of S.C. Code Ann. Title 27, Chapter 33, "LANDLORD AND TENANT GENERALLY". Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 47

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 27 Chapter 47 — Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act

22 sections of S.C. Code Ann. Title 27, Chapter 47, "MANUFACTURED HOME PARK TENANCY ACT". Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 21

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 31 Chapter 21 — Fair Housing Law

15 sections of S.C. Code Ann. Title 31, Chapter 21, "FAIR HOUSING LAW". Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 15

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 31 Chapter 15 — Dwellings Unfit for Human Habitation

22 sections of S.C. Code Ann. Title 31, Chapter 15, "DWELLINGS UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION". Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 23, ch. 9

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 23 Chapter 9 — State Fire Marshal (§ 23-9-155)

1 section of S.C. Code Ann. Title 23, Chapter 9, "STATE FIRE MARSHAL". Sections: § 23-9-155. Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 5, ch. 25

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 5 Chapter 25 — Building Codes and Fire Prevention (§ 5-25-1330)

1 section of S.C. Code Ann. Title 5, Chapter 25, "BUILDING CODES AND FIRE PREVENTION". Sections: § 5-25-1330. Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 39, ch. 5

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 39 Chapter 5 — Unfair Trade Practices (SCUTPA) — Selected Sections

5 sections of S.C. Code Ann. Title 39, Chapter 5, "UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES". Sections: §§ 39-5-10, 39-5-20, 39-5-40, 39-5-140, 39-5-145. Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 16, ch. 11

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 16 Chapter 11 — Offenses Against Property (§ 16-11-570)

1 section of S.C. Code Ann. Title 16, Chapter 11, "OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY". Sections: § 16-11-570. Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 27, ch. 50

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 27 Chapter 50 — The Residential Property Condition Disclosure Act (§ 27-50-100)

1 section of S.C. Code Ann. Title 27, Chapter 50, "THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY CONDITION DISCLOSURE ACT". Sections: § 27-50-100. Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 44, ch. 53

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 44 Chapter 53 — Poisons, Drugs, and Other Controlled Substances — Art. 13: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control

10 sections of S.C. Code Ann. Title 44, Chapter 53, "POISONS, DRUGS, AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES"; Art. 13 "Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control". Sections: §§ 44-53-1320, 44-53-1350, 44-53-1390, 44-53-1430, 44-53-1440, 44-53-1460, 44-53-1480, 44-53-1485, 44-53-1490, 44-53-1495. Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 15, ch. 67

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 15 Chapter 67 — Recovery of Real Property — Arts. 5 and 7

11 sections of S.C. Code Ann. Title 15, Chapter 67, "RECOVERY OF REAL PROPERTY"; Art. 5 "Forcible Entry and Detainer"; Art. 7 "Summary Ejectment of Trespassers". Sections: §§ 15-67-410, 15-67-420, 15-67-430, 15-67-440, 15-67-450, 15-67-460, 15-67-470, 15-67-610, 15-67-620, 15-67-630, 15-67-640. Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 3

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 31 Chapter 3 — Housing Authorities Law (Selected Sections)

6 sections of S.C. Code Ann. Title 31, Chapter 3, "HOUSING AUTHORITIES LAW". Sections: §§ 31-3-20, 31-3-50, 31-3-530, 31-3-540, 31-3-545, 31-3-580. Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 11

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 31 Chapter 11 — Housing for National Defense Activities (§ 31-11-40)

1 section of S.C. Code Ann. Title 31, Chapter 11, "HOUSING FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE ACTIVITIES". Sections: § 31-11-40. Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 1

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 31 Chapter 1 — State Housing Law (Selected Sections)

6 sections of S.C. Code Ann. Title 31, Chapter 1, "STATE HOUSING LAW". Sections: §§ 31-1-180, 31-1-190, 31-1-200, 31-1-610, 31-1-620, 31-1-630. Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 31, ch. 23

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 31 Chapter 23 — South Carolina Community Land Trust (Selected Sections)

3 sections of S.C. Code Ann. Title 31, Chapter 23, "SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY LAND TRUST". Sections: §§ 31-23-20, 31-23-40, 31-23-50. Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 15, ch. 7

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 15 Chapter 7 — Venue (§ 15-7-10)

1 section of S.C. Code Ann. Title 15, Chapter 7, "VENUE". Sections: § 15-7-10. Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 22, ch. 3

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 22 Chapter 3 — Jurisdiction and Procedure in Magistrates' Courts (§ 22-3-10)

1 section of S.C. Code Ann. Title 22, Chapter 3, "JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE IN MAGISTRATES' COURTS". Sections: § 22-3-10. Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 58, ch. 37

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 58 Chapter 37 — Energy Supply and Efficiency (§ 58-37-50)

1 section of S.C. Code Ann. Title 58, Chapter 37, "ENERGY SUPPLY AND EFFICIENCY". Sections: § 58-37-50. Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 40, ch. 57

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 40 Chapter 57 — Real Estate Brokers, Brokers-in-Charge, Associates, and Property Managers (Selected Sections)

3 sections of S.C. Code Ann. Title 40, Chapter 57, "REAL ESTATE BROKERS, BROKERS-IN-CHARGE, ASSOCIATES, AND PROPERTY MANAGERS". Sections: §§ 40-57-135, 40-57-136, 40-57-520. Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 38, ch. 75

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 38 Chapter 75 — Property, Casualty, and Title Insurance Generally (Selected Section)

1 section of S.C. Code Ann. Title 38, Chapter 75, "PROPERTY, CASUALTY, AND TITLE INSURANCE GENERALLY". Sections: § 38-75-60. Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 26, ch. 6

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 26 Chapter 6 — Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (Selected Section)

1 section of S.C. Code Ann. Title 26, Chapter 6, "UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT". Sections: § 26-6-30. Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 8, ch. 21

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 8 Chapter 21 — Fees and Costs Generally (Selected Section)

1 section of S.C. Code Ann. Title 8, Chapter 21, "FEES AND COSTS GENERALLY". Sections: § 8-21-1010. Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 10, ch. 5

S.C. Code Ann.

South Carolina Code of Laws Title 10 Chapter 5 — Construction and Renovation of Public Buildings and Other Projects (Selected Sections)

8 sections of S.C. Code Ann. Title 10, Chapter 5, "CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND OTHER PROJECTS"; Art. 3 "Construction Of Public Buildings For Access By Persons With Disabilities". Sections: §§ 10-5-210, 10-5-220, 10-5-250, 10-5-260, 10-5-270, 10-5-280, 10-5-290, 10-5-320. Source: South Carolina Legislative Services Agency, scstatehouse.gov. The host labels this version of the Code "not official" and "current through the 2025 Session".

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S.C. Code Regs. ch. 65

S.C. Code Regs.

South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 65 — South Carolina Human Affairs Commission; Subchapter 2 Fair Housing

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S.C. Code Regs. ch. 103

S.C. Code Regs.

South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 103 — Public Service Commission; Article 3 Electric Systems; Article 5 Sewerage Utilities

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S.C. Code Regs. ch. 60

S.C. Code Regs.

South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 60 — Department of Public Health; 60-20 Communicable Diseases

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S.C. Code Regs. ch. 8

S.C. Code Regs.

South Carolina Code of Regulations Chapter 8 — Building Codes Council; Article 7 South Carolina Barrier Free Building Design

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