South Carolina Holdover tenants
What happens if a tenant stays after the lease ends in South Carolina?
If a tenant stays without consent after the lease ends, the landlord may sue for possession, plus attorney fees for a bad-faith holdover. For a willful holdover, the landlord may also recover the greater of up to 3 months' rent or twice actual damages.
Verified Source: S.C. Code § 27-40-770(c) · last checked 2026-10-27
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