South Carolina Eviction Notice Law
South Carolina's notice period for unpaid rent is 5 days (5-day written notice of nonpayment and intent to terminate). For a lease violation it is 14 days, and the tenant gets a chance to fix the problem.
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South Carolina eviction notice rules at a glance
| Notice for unpaid rent | 5 days (5-day written notice of nonpayment and intent to terminate)S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-710(B) |
|---|---|
| Notice for a lease violation | 14 days (chance to cure)S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-710(A) |
| Ending a month-to-month tenancy (no-fault) | 30 days (either side)S.C. Code § 27-40-770 |
What South Carolina law says
What notice must a South Carolina landlord give before filing an eviction for unpaid rent?
If rent is not paid within 5 days of the due date, you may end the lease after giving written notice of nonpayment and intent to terminate; one notice per lease term is enough, and a conspicuous clause in the lease using the statutory 'IF YOU DO NOT PAY YOUR RENT ON TIME' language satisfies it (S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-710(B)).
How much notice is required for a lease violation in South Carolina?
For a lease violation other than unpaid rent, give written notice describing the breach and that the lease ends at least 14 days after receipt unless the tenant fixes it within 14 days (S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-710(A)).
How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in South Carolina?
Either side may end a South Carolina month-to-month tenancy with written notice given at least 30 days before the termination date it names (S.C. Code § 27-40-770(b)).
How South Carolina compares
16 of 49 verified jurisdictions use a shorter unpaid-rent notice.
None of South Carolina's 2 neighbors follows the same rule.
| Unpaid rent · lease violation | States |
|---|---|
| 5 days · 14 days, with cure | South Carolina |
| 3 business days · no statewide rule | Georgia |
| 10 days · no statewide rule | North Carolina |
Other South Carolina rules
Read the South Carolina law
Put the rent due date and notice terms in writing
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