South Carolina Rent increase notice

Last reviewed 2026-10-27

How much notice does a landlord need to give to raise the rent in South Carolina?

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 notice period for rent increases; the lease terms control.

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

How this works in South Carolina

Worked example for South Carolina

Example: Your South Carolina lease sets a notice period for a rent increase. 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 notice period for rent increases; the lease terms control.

South Carolina timelines and limits

Statutory rent-increase notice	None in S.C. Code tit. 27, ch. 40
What controls	The lease terms

South Carolina FAQ

How much notice is needed to raise rent in South Carolina?

What governs the increase?

The lease terms control.

Which South Carolina law does the verified rule cite?

S.C. Code tit. 27, ch. 40, the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.

Sources for this section: S.C. Code tit. 27, ch. 40 (Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) (checked 2026-10-27)

This is general information, not legal advice. The verified rule and official sources above control. Check the source or a local attorney for your situation.

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