S.C. Code Ann. § 27-39-360
Remedy of distress deemed cumulative
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The remedy of distress shall be deemed cumulative with respect to any other remedy for the collection of rent.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 27-39-360, the remedy of distress—a legal mechanism allowing a landlord to seize a tenant's property to satisfy unpaid rent—is treated as an additional option rather than an exclusive one. This means that pursuing distress does not prevent a landlord from also using other legal remedies to collect overdue rent, and vice versa. The provision ensures that no single collection method forecloses the availability of others under South Carolina law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-39-360 clarifies that property owners and managers who pursue distress as a means of collecting unpaid rent are not required to abandon other available legal remedies. Compliant operators generally understand that they may pursue multiple collection avenues—such as a civil lawsuit for unpaid rent—alongside or in addition to distress proceedings. Familiarity with how these remedies interact under South Carolina law is a common feature of sound property management practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-39-360 is relevant to tenants because it means a landlord may pursue more than one legal avenue to collect rent that is alleged to be overdue, including both distress and other civil remedies. Tenants who believe a distress action or other collection effort has been improperly initiated may have grounds to raise that as a defense in the relevant proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations in South Carolina can help renters understand how these overlapping remedies may affect their situation.
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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