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South Carolina Rent control / stabilization

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Does South Carolina have rent control?

South Carolina bars counties and municipalities from enacting, keeping or enforcing any ordinance that regulates the amount of rent on privately owned residential or commercial rental property. There is no statewide rent control.

Verified Source: S.C. Code § 27-39-60 · last checked 2026-10-23

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