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A major disadvantage of renting to own is that renters lose their down payment and other non-refundable charges if they decide not to purchase the home. Some sellers may even take advantage of renters by making it difficult or unappealing to purchase the home ? with the goal of keeping the down payment.

A South Carolina rent-to-own agreement is a legally binding contract allowing a tenant to lease a property while having an option to purchase. The tenant will be obligated to fulfill the terms of the lease if they do not buy the property.

There are a few scenarios where a tenant may be able to move out before their lease expires. Technically, tenants can leave the rental unit whenever they want (and for any reason). However, if they don't do it for a valid reason, they may have to pay the remaining rent to their landlord and face legal consequences.

?Retail License requirements: You must have a Retail License to file and pay Accommodations Tax if you rent out rooms or spaces in your own home, or at hotels, campgrounds, boarding houses, or mobile home parks.

No, South Carolina Rental Contracts do not need to be notarized. As long as the Lease is signed by both parties, it's considered fully executed and legally binding. The parties can opt to have the Lease notarized if they'd like to, but it's not required.

A South Carolina month-to-month rental agreement is a lease with no end date that continues until either the landlord or tenant terminates or amends the lease. A month-to-month lease continues and renews automatically each month with the payment of rent by the tenant.