South Carolina Death of a tenant
What happens to the lease when a tenant dies in South Carolina?
A search of the full text of the South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (§§ 27-40-10 to 27-40-940) found no rule on ending a lease or handling property when a tenant dies. The lease and general probate law control.
Verified Source: S.C. Code §§ 27-40-10 to 27-40-940 (full-text search of the act) · last checked 2026-10-15
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