South Carolina Standard Residential Lease Agreement Template

Maximum Amount: South Carolina law does not limit the amount a landlord can collect as a security deposit.

• Receipt Required? No.

Return Period: The landlord must return the security deposit, minus any lawful deductions, within 30 days after the termination of the tenancy or surrender of possession, whichever is later (S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-410(a)).

• Itemized List Required? Yes. If withholding funds for unpaid rent or property damage, the landlord must provide the tenant with an itemized written statement within the 30-day return window (S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-410(a)).

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: For residential structures constructed before January 1, 1978, landlords must distribute the federal EPA Lead Hazard Pamphlet and disclose any known lead-based paint hazards before lease execution (40 CFR § 745.113).

Name & Address of Authorized Entities: At or before the start of tenancy, the tenant must be provided with the name and address of the property owner or the person authorized to manage the property and act on behalf of the owner (S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-420(a)).

Rules & Regulations (if applicable): Any reasonable rules and regulations related to tenant conduct or use of property the landlord sets must be provided to the tenant in writing at the time of entering the rental agreement to be legally enforceable (S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-520(a)(1)).

Security Deposit Calculation Standards (if applicable): If a landlord renting more than four adjoining units on the same property applies different standards for calculating security deposits among their tenants, they must disclose these calculation standards in writing, or post them in a conspicuous place, before executing the lease (S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-410(c)).