South Carolina Landlord/Tenant FAQs

• Q: Can My Landlord Evict Me For Complaining About The Condition Of My Apartment?
  A: No. It is illegal for a landlord to try to get even with you for complaining.
• Q: Can The Landlord Evict Me If I've Been Accused Of A Crime?
  A: No, he/she must prove you committed the crime.
• Q: Can The Landlord Evict Me If I Am Criminally Convicted For Breaking The Law In My Home?
  A: Probably. You cannot use your home for illegal activities, and you cannot allow your family or anyone else to use it for illegal purposes.
• Q: What Are The Landlord's Responsibilities?
  A: Not to interfere with the tenant`s use of the property. The landlord is responsible to make all repairs to keep the premises in a liveable condition. If you live in an … More
• Q: Do I Have To Fix The Landlord's Furnace Or Plumbing?
  A: No. The landlord is responsible for providing what is known as essential services to the rental units. With few exceptions the landlord must provide sanitary plumbing … More
• Q: How Can I Get The Landlord To Make Repairs If I Can't Contact Him/Her?
  A: When you agree to rent, the landlord must give you in writing the name of a person to contact.
• Q: If The Landlord Won't Make Repairs And I Want To Move, What Should I Do?
  A: Give your landlord written notice of the problems and warn him if the problems are not repaired in 14 days or within a reasonable time, you will move. If the landlord … More
• Q: What If You Want To Stay But Your Landlord Says She Can't Make The Repairs Unless You Move?
  A: You can go to court and ask for money damages that result from your having to move because the landlord will not repair. These damages can be things such as moving … More
• Q: What Can The Landlord Do If I Damage His Property?
  A: The landlord can send you a written notice that the damage must be repaired within 14 days. If you do not have the repairs made within 14 days, the landlord may enter … More
• Q: Does The Landlord Have A Right To Come Into My Home Any Time She Pleases?
  A: No. Generally, the landlord must give you 24 hours notice and get your permission to enter the property.  However, a tenant can not unreasonably … More
• Q: What Is The South Carolina Residential Landlord-Tenant Act?
  A: It is a law passed in July 1986, which protects South Carolina house, apartment, And room renters and their landlords. (if you live in government assistance housing, … More

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