Eviction Notice Requirements in South Carolina
In South Carolina a landlord may terminate if rent is not paid within 5 days of the due date after written notice (which can be given once in the lease), lease violations require a 14-day notice to cure, and month-to-month tenancies end with 30 days' written notice.
Last checked . General information, not legal advice.
South Carolina at a glance
- Notice for unpaid rent
- 5 days
- Written notice of nonpayment; termination if rent is not paid within 5 days of the due date (notice can be satisfied by a conspicuous clause in the lease)
- Notice for a lease violation
- 14 days
- 14-day notice to cure or the rental agreement terminates
- Ending a month-to-month tenancy
- 30 days
- 30 days' written notice
The rules in South Carolina
How much notice does a landlord have to give for unpaid rent in South Carolina?
South Carolina rule: Written notice of nonpayment; termination if rent is not paid within 5 days of the due date (notice can be satisfied by a conspicuous clause in the lease).
How much notice is required to evict for a lease violation in South Carolina?
South Carolina rule: 14-day notice to cure or the rental agreement terminates.
How much notice is needed to end a month-to-month tenancy in South Carolina?
South Carolina rule: 30 days' written notice.
Where do the South Carolina rules for eviction notices come from?
They come from S.C. Code Title 27 Chapter 40 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act), sections 27-40-710 and 27-40-770. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.
How South Carolina compares
For unpaid rent, 16 jurisdictions allow a shorter notice than South Carolina, and 23 jurisdictions require a longer one.
What this means in practice
A notice is usually the first step, not the eviction itself. A landlord generally needs a court order before a tenant can be removed, and changing the locks or cutting utilities to force a tenant out is not allowed in most states.
Serve the notice the way state law requires, keep a copy and proof of delivery, and count the days carefully: some states skip weekends and holidays.
Tenants who receive a notice can often stop the process by paying or fixing the problem within the notice period. Local legal aid offices can explain the options.
General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.