S.C. Code Ann. § 27-35-120
Termination of month to month tenancy
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A tenancy from month to month may be ended by either party giving to the other written notice of thirty days to the effect that such tenancy shall be then terminated. No such tenancy shall ripen into a tenancy from year to year.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 27-35-120, a month-to-month tenancy in South Carolina can be brought to an end by either the landlord or the tenant by delivering written notice to the other party at least thirty days in advance. The notice must communicate that the tenancy will terminate at the end of that thirty-day period. Importantly, a month-to-month tenancy cannot automatically convert or 'ripen' into a year-to-year tenancy under this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under month-to-month rental arrangements in South Carolina should be aware that § 27-35-120 requires written notice of at least thirty days to validly end such a tenancy. Compliant operators typically ensure that termination notices are delivered in writing, clearly state the intended termination date, and are documented for their records. Because the statute also prevents a month-to-month tenancy from converting into a year-to-year tenancy, landlords generally do not need to take special steps to avoid that outcome.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 27-35-120, tenants in a month-to-month arrangement have the same right as landlords to end the tenancy by providing thirty days of written notice. If a landlord attempts to terminate a month-to-month tenancy without providing the required written thirty-day notice, a tenant may have grounds to raise that failure as a defense in any eviction or related proceeding. Tenants who have questions about whether proper notice was given can reach out to a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general information about their options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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