South Carolina Security Deposit Statute and Sources
This page points to the official South Carolina source behind the public guide.
Main statute
The main statute is the South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, S.C. Code Ann. section 27-40-410.
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Key rules from the statute
- The deposit must be returned after termination of the tenancy, less lawful deductions.
- Deductions are limited to accrued rent and damages caused by tenant noncompliance.
- Any deduction must be itemized in a written notice to the tenant.
- The written notice and amount due are tied to a 30-day period after termination, possession delivery, and tenant demand, whichever is later.
- The tenant must provide the landlord in writing with a forwarding address.
- Wrongful withholding can support recovery of the money due, three times the amount wrongfully withheld, and reasonable attorney's fees.
How to use this page
Use this source page to confirm the statutory framework. Use the main guide pages for practical next steps and plain-English explanations.
Important: This page provides general source information and is not legal advice.