South Carolina Interest on deposits
Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in South Carolina?
S.C. Code ch. 27-40 (reviewed by full-text search on 2026-10-15) does not require interest on security deposits or a separate account. It requires an itemized return within 30 days.
Verified Source: S.C. Code § 27-40-410 · last checked 2026-10-27
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