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Rent Increase Notice Laws in South Carolina

We found no South Carolina statute that sets a specific notice period for rent increases; a month-to-month tenancy can be ended with 30 days' written notice, and local governments may not regulate rent.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

South Carolina at a glance

Notice for month-to-month increase
No specific statute; 30 days to end tenancy
This research found no South Carolina statute setting a rent increase notice period. Either side can end a month-to-month tenancy with written notice at least 30 days before the termination date (S.C. Code 27-40-770).
Statewide rent increase cap
No statewide cap
No statewide cap; counties and cities may not regulate the amount of rent on private property.

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The rules in South Carolina

How much notice must a landlord give before raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy in South Carolina?

Notice for month-to-month increase in South Carolina: No specific statute; 30 days to end tenancy. This research found no South Carolina statute setting a rent increase notice period. Either side can end a month-to-month tenancy with written notice at least 30 days before the termination date (S.C. Code 27-40-770).

Does South Carolina limit how much a landlord can raise the rent?

No statewide cap. Statewide rent increase cap in South Carolina: no statewide cap. No statewide cap; counties and cities may not regulate the amount of rent on private property.

Where do the South Carolina rent increase notice laws come from?

The rules above come from S.C. Code 27-40-770 and S.C. Code 27-39-60. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Put the rent increase in writing, state the new amount and the date it takes effect, and keep a copy along with proof of how and when it was delivered. Count the notice period from the date the tenant actually receives the notice, and check whether your state adds extra days for mailed notices.

Check local law as well as state law. Some cities and counties have rent stabilization ordinances, registration rules, or longer notice periods, and subsidized or rent-regulated units often follow separate federal or program rules.

A rent increase cannot be used to retaliate against a tenant for making a repair request or complaint, or to discriminate against a protected group. If the timing of an increase could look retaliatory, document the business reason for it.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.