South Carolina Landlord Entry Notice Law
South Carolina landlords must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering a rented home.
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South Carolina landlord entry notice rules at a glance
| Notice before entry | 24 hours' noticeS.C. Code § 27-40-530 |
|---|---|
| Conditions | At least 24 hours' notice, entry only at reasonable times; no notice in an emergency; with an announcement but no advance notice, entry 9 a.m.-6 p.m. for regularly scheduled services set out in the lease, or 8 a.m.-8 p.m. for services the tenant requestedS.C. Code § 27-40-530 |
What South Carolina law says
How much notice must a South Carolina landlord give before entering a rental?
Give at least 24 hours' notice and enter only at reasonable times, except in an emergency or when announcing entry for lease-listed routine services (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) or tenant-requested services (8 a.m.-8 p.m.) (S.C. Code § 27-40-530).
How South Carolina compares
17 other verified jurisdictions use 24 hours; 9 require more.
None of South Carolina's 2 neighbors follows the same rule.
| Notice before entry | States |
|---|---|
| 24 hours | South Carolina |
| No statewide rule | Georgia, North Carolina |
Other South Carolina rules
| Security deposit limit | No state capS.C. Code § 27-40-410 (no amount limit; (c) disclosure of differing deposit standards) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days after the triggering eventS.C. Code § 27-40-410(a) |
| Late-fee cap | No state capS.C. Code § 27-40-210(11) ('rent' includes late charges); § 27-40-310(a) (terms set by agreement); Ch. 40 has no late-fee limit |
| Rent-increase notice | No state ruleS.C. Code § 27-40-310, S.C. Code § 27-40-770(b) |
| Notice for unpaid rent | 5 days (5-day written notice of nonpayment and intent to terminate)S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-710(B) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days (either side)S.C. Code § 27-40-770 |