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South Carolina Security deposit limit

Last reviewed 2026-10-27

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in South Carolina?

No maximum. The governing section regulates return and itemization of deposits but sets no cap on the amount.

Verified Source: S.C. Code § 27-40-410 · last checked 2026-10-27

Related South Carolina rules

Deposit return deadline

Itemized deductions and any refund are due within 30 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant makes a demand, whichever is later.

Verified Source: S.C. Code § 27-40-410(a) · last checked 2026-10-27 · Full South Carolina deposit return deadline page

Interest on deposits

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 · Full South Carolina interest on deposits page

Move-in/move-out checklist

S.C. Code ch. 27-40 (reviewed by full-text search on 2026-10-15) requires no move-in or move-out inspection or checklist.

Verified Source: S.C. Code ch. 27-40 · last checked 2026-10-27 · Full South Carolina move-in/move-out checklist page

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