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South Carolina Late fee grace period

Last reviewed 2026-10-27

Is there a grace period before a late fee can be charged in South Carolina?

S.C. Code ch. 27-40 (reviewed by full-text search on 2026-10-15) sets no late-fee grace period or cap. The landlord can terminate for nonpayment only if rent stays unpaid for 5 days after the due date, with written notice (which can be given once, in the lease).

Verified Source: S.C. Code § 27-40-710(B) · last checked 2026-10-27

Related South Carolina rules

Late fees

South Carolina's landlord-tenant law (S.C. Code tit. 27, ch. 40 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act), reviewed by full-text search on 2026-10-15) sets no late-fee cap (late charges are simply counted as rent, § 27-40-210); the lease terms control.

Verified Source: S.C. Code tit. 27, ch. 40 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) · last checked 2026-10-27 · Full South Carolina late fees page

Eviction notice (nonpayment)

If rent isn't paid within 5 days of the due date, the landlord may terminate after giving written notice of nonpayment and intent to terminate.

Verified Source: S.C. Code § 27-40-710(B) · last checked 2026-10-27 · Full South Carolina eviction notice (nonpayment) page

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