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Successful evictions rely on correct filings, so the landlord must file all the forms correctly. ing to South Carolina state law, filing fees cost about $40 for the Rule to Show Cause. A Writ of Ejectment costs an extra $10.

You must submit an affidavit and pay a filing fee of $40.00 when you file the action. The Court will issue an Order to Show Cause which will be attached to your affidavit and served upon the tenant requiring him to either vacate the premises or show cause by requesting a hearing date.

It is illegal for a landlord to attempt to remove a tenant through any other means, such as shutting off the utilities or changing the locks on the doors. This type of behavior is often referred to as a "self-help" eviction or unlawful ouster, and the tenant can sue the landlord for trying it (see S.C. Code Ann.

The South Carolina eviction notice itself must be delivered to the tenant as an official letter or form detailing the key information about the property and tenant. It must also clearly explain the reason the landlord wishes to terminate the lease and how long the resident has to comply with the notice.

Tenants can use the South Carolina Tenant Notice to Vacate Form to inform landlords and property managers of their intention to vacate the rental property at least 30 days before they intend to move out, or longer if required by the terms of their South Carolina Lease Agreement.

If a tenant pays weekly rent, the Landlord may demand that the tenant move out only after giving the tenant at least 7 days written notice. In all other cases where there is no definite rental term, the landlord must give at least 30 days written notice that the tenant must move out.