South Carolina Repair and deduct
Can a tenant fix something and deduct it from rent in South Carolina?
Tenants may buy essential services the landlord negligently or willfully fails to provide and deduct their cost after written notice. The statute says it does not authorize tenants to make repairs and deduct the cost.
Verified Source: S.C. Code § 27-40-630 · last checked 2026-10-27
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