South Carolina Early termination (DV/military)

Can a tenant break a lease early for domestic violence or military service in South Carolina?

A protected tenant (a victim of documented domestic abuse or violence by a co-leaseholder) may end future lease obligations within 60 days of the incident without early-termination fees, by written notice effective at least 30 days after the landlord receives it (S.C. Code 27-40-350, 27-40-210(19)-(20), added by 2026 Act 184, eff. May 18, 2026). Military tenants rely on the federal SCRA and S.C. Code 25-1-4020 to -4040; ch. 27-40 adds no separate military right.

Verified Source: S.C. Code §§ 27-40-350, 27-40-210(19)-(20) · last checked 2026-10-23