How much a landlord can charge for a security deposit in South Carolina, the deadline to return it after move-out, and the statute that controls — verified June 7, 2026.
No statutory limit. No maximum-deposit cap, 30-day itemize-and-return (triggered by tenant demand). Treble damages for wrongful withholding.
30 days after the latest of: tenancy termination, delivery of possession, and tenant's demand (itemized written notice of deductions required). Read S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-410 for the exact triggers, itemization requirements, and penalties for late or bad-faith withholding.
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No statutory limit. No maximum-deposit cap, 30-day itemize-and-return (triggered by tenant demand). Treble damages for wrongful withholding. This is a best-effort summary verified against the official statute (S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-410) on June 7, 2026 — always confirm with the current law or an attorney.
30 days after the latest of: tenancy termination, delivery of possession, and tenant's demand (itemized written notice of deductions required). See S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-410 for the exact conditions and any itemization requirements.
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-410. The official text is published by the state at https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t27c040.php.
No. This page is a best-effort summary compiled from primary legal authority and verified on June 7, 2026. Statutes change, and many states use tiers or exceptions a summary can't capture. Confirm with the current statute or a licensed attorney before relying on it.
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