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S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-10

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Verified 10/20/2026 · Next check 10/27/2026
effective 10/16/2026South CarolinaLease Requirements

Operative Text

S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-10
This chapter is known and may be cited as the South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
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Plain English

Section 27-40-10 establishes the official short title of the governing statute for residential landlord-tenant relationships in South Carolina. The chapter as a whole is formally designated the 'South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act,' which is the name used when referencing or citing the law in legal and official contexts. This title provision signals the scope of the chapter: it addresses the rights and responsibilities arising from residential rental arrangements in the state.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in South Carolina should be aware that the framework governing their rental relationships is formally called the South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, as established by § 27-40-10. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the Act as a whole, since its provisions set the baseline rules for leases, maintenance obligations, and other aspects of residential tenancies. Referencing the Act by its official short title helps ensure clear communication with tenants, courts, and government agencies.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under § 27-40-10, the law that governs residential rental relationships in South Carolina is officially titled the South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Knowing this name helps tenants locate the full text of the law, understand their rights under it, and reference it accurately when communicating with landlords, rent-related agencies, or tenant-rights organizations. The remaining chapters of the Act contain the substantive protections and obligations that apply to residential tenancies throughout the state.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-710
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-730
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-410
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-510
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-450
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-410
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-510
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-540
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-510
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-740
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-130
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-230
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-240
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-240

Related Rules

§ 244.280
Tenant to be given copy of lease
§ 151.35
SEVERABILITY
§ 165.12
SEVERABILITY

Source Information

Source:https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t27c040.php
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