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The law requires the landlord to comply with building and housing codes materially affecting health and safety. The landlord must make all repairs and do whatever is reasonably necessary to put and keep the rental unit in a fit and livable condition.

Permitted Times: Landlords may only enter at reasonable times (SC Stat. § 27-40-530(c)). Entry without consent is also permitted between a.m. and p.m. to provide regularly scheduled maintenance services and between a.m. and p.m. to provide services requested by the tenant.

Showing a property to new renters if the current renters don't intend to leave (or aren't subject to an eviction) can violate the law. Give current residents a 24-Hour Notice of Entry. With proper notice, rental owners can legally enter a property.

A South Carolina rent-to-own agreement is a residential lease that includes an option for the tenant to purchase the property at a specific period during the tenancy agreement. It is customary for the tenant to pay either an upfront fee or an additional monthly payment (a rent premium) to acquire their purchase option.

Tenants in South Carolina should report violations to the local office or officers responsible for housing code enforcement. The exact process depends on municipality. After receiving a complaint, an inspecting officer might contact the tenant for more information.

What is the South Carolina Residential Landlord-Tenant Act? It is a law passed in 1986 that protects South Carolina house, apartment, and room renters and their landlords. If you live in government-assisted housing, this law protects you. You may also have additional protections under federal law.