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South Carolina Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in South Carolina sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. South Carolina sets no statutory cap on security deposits and requires the deposit back within 30 days after move-out (S.C. Code Ann. 27-40-410).

This template walks you through every clause a South Carolina lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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South Carolina security deposit rules

South Carolina security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit capNo statutory cap: check your state statute and local rules.
Deposit return deadline30 days
StatuteS.C. Code Ann. 27-40-410

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current South Carolina requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before signing your lease.

How this template works in South Carolina

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select South Carolina as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Residential Lease Agreement page.

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