South Carolina Standard Residential Lease Agreement

1. Agent/Landlord Information – Landlords must disclose to tenants the names and addresses of anyone authorized to manage the property.^[1]
2. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure & EPA Pamphlet – If the property was built before 1978, its landlord must disclose to potential tenants that the walls and ceiling could contain lead-based paint.
3. Unequal Deposits – If a landlord manages more than four adjoining units, then the rationale for charging their tenants different security deposits — if this is the case — must be explained in writing to all tenants.^[2]

Maximum Amount – None.

Returning – A security deposit must be returned within 30 days of the end of a tenancy.^[3]

Grace Period – Five days.^[4]

Maximum Late Fee – None.

NSF Fee – A landlord can charge a tenant up to $30 for a bad check.^[5]