South Carolina
As a landlord, you spend a great deal of time finding tenants, showing units, and preparing documents. Our South Carolina Residential Lease Forms save you time and money with standardized templates so you don't have to hire a lawyer to write your leases. There - that was easy.
Amount of Security Deposit
There is no statutory limit on what a landlord can charge a tenant for a security deposit in South Carolina, but it's in your best interests to set a reasonable amount. In most cases, that would be the equivalent of 1 or 2 month's rent, which is generally sufficient to cover unpaid rent and the cost of any repairs for damage caused by the tenant.
Interest on Security Deposit
Landlords are not required to pay interest on the security deposit, nor are they required to notify the tenant as to the bank or the account in which the deposit funds are being held.
Return of Security Deposit
South Carolina law requires the landlord to return the security deposit within 30 days from the termination of the tenancy. If any deductions are made from the deposit for unpaid rent or damages, the landlord must also supply an itemized statement listing all the deductions.
South Carolina Agreement to Terminate Lease Early
Cancel a tenant's lease before the end of the lease term with this South Carolina Agreement for Early Termination of Lease form.
- This form is not for evictions. It can only be used when both the landlord and tenant agree to terminate the lease early.
- This Agreement is for residential tenants only. A different form is required for commercial rental properties.
- The tenant must still give the landlord written notice setting out the proposed termination date.
- The tenant agrees to pay a lease buyout fee.
- Fully editable and easy to customize to fit your circumstances.
- Intended to be used only in the State of South Carolina.
South Carolina Assignment of Lease by Landlord
Transfer an existing lease to a new owner of the property with this South Carolina Assignment of Lease by Landlord form.
- The Assignment is between the current landlord, the purchaser of the property (new landlord) and the tenant, and is part of the documentation required to sell the premises to the new owner.
- The current landlord assigns the lease to the new landlord, and the tenant covenants to pay rent to the new owner and continue to perform the tenant's obligations under the lease.
- The current landlord and the purchaser agree to indemnify each other against any claims or actions arising out of any breach of the terms of the assignment.
- This form can be used for either commercial or residential rental properties.
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the State of South Carolina.
South Carolina Fixed Term Residential Lease Agreement
Lease a house or apartment in South Carolina to a tenant with this Fixed Term Residential Lease Agreement.
- The lease runs for a fixed term, such as 1 year.
- The security deposit must not exceed 1 1/2 months' rent. The deposit must be returned to the tenant within 30 days of the end of the tenancy, minus any deductions for unpaid rent or damages to the premises.
- The tenant must give the landlord prompt notice of any needed repairs. The landlord must make all inside and outside repairs in a timely manner.
- The tenant may not make any alterations or improvements without the landlord's express permission.
- Pets are not allowed unless the landlord gives written permission. An additional pet deposit may be required.
- There are provisions in the lease for a parking stall (if applicable). Only the vehicle(s) listed in the lease are allowed to park in the designated parking.
- The form also includes a Lead Paint Disclosure form as required by federal law, and a Premises Inspection Report, to be completed by the landlord and tenant at the beginning and end of the tenancy.
- This template lease is fully editable and can be easily customized to meet your needs.
- Intended for use only in the State of South Carolina.
South Carolina Lease Co-Signer Agreement
This South Carolina Lease Co-Signer Agreement is for any landlord who is signing a lease with a tenant who is a minor (such as a student).
- A parent or guardian of the tenant must sign the Agreement.
- The co-signer agrees to allow the landlord to run a credit check.
- The co-signer guarantees payment of the rent, and that the tenant will comply with the rental agreement.
- Once signed, the form should be attached as a schedule to the lease or rental agreement.
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the State of South Carolina.
South Carolina Permission Agreement to Sublet or Assign Lease
Get your landlord's consent to assign your lease or sublet your rental unit for the rest of the lease term with this South Carolina Permission Agreement to Sublet or Assign Lease.
- The new tenant must meet the landlord's requirements, and the landlord must give its written approval of the new tenant.
- The form contains clauses for either an assignment of the lease or a sublease of the premises.
- The landlord has the option to hold the existing tenant responsible for performing the tenant's obligations until the end of the lease term, or alternatively, to release the tenant from all obligations under the lease once a new tenant is approved.
- Available as a downloadable and fully editable MS Word template.
- Intended for use only in the State of South Carolina.
South Carolina Rental Agreement for Residential Premises
South Carolina landlords, rent a house or apartment to a tenant with this Rental Agreement for Residential Premises, for a monthly or weekly tenancy.
- The Agreement establishes what is called a "periodic tenancy" because it runs from rental period to rental period (month to month or week to week).
- The tenant must pay late fees if the rent is not paid on time, and a charge for any returned checks.
- The tenant is responsible for yard maintenance.
- Procedure that the landlord must follow for returning the tenant's security deposit at the end of the tenancy.
- Provisions for termination by either party, in accordance with landlord-tenant laws.
- The file also contains a Lead Paint Disclosure form, as required by law.
- Also included is a Premises Condition Report to be jointly filled in by the landlord and the tenant at the beginning and the end of the tenancy.
- This template is provided in MS Word format and is fully editable and reusable.
- Intended to be used only in the State of South Carolina.
South Carolina Residential Lease Extension Agreement
Extend the term of a tenant's lease with this South Carolina Residential Lease Extension Agreement.
- The landlord and tenant must both agree to extend the lease term for an additional period.
- The lease cost now becomes a monthly rental payment for the duration of the extended term.
- All other provisions of the original lease which are not amended in the Extension Agreement remain the same.
- This Agreement is only for residential tenancies. For business tenants, a Renewal and Extension of Commercial Lease is required.
- This legal form template is fully editable and easy to use.
- Intended for use only in the State of South Carolina.
South Carolina Residential Sublease Agreement
South Carolina tenants, sublease the property you are renting with this Sublease Agreement for residential rental units.
- The sublease requires the consent of the landlord.
- The subtenant must pay the rent, the utilities and a damage deposit.
- The subtenant must keep the premises in clean and good condition.
- The subtenant cannot assign the sublease without the consent of both the landlord and the original tenant.
- The sublease includes a Premises Inspection Report and Inventory Checklist.
- The file also includes a Co-Signer Agreement, to be used in the event that the subtenant is a minor (such as a student). This agreement would be signed by a parent or guardian, who guarantees to pay any amounts due if the tenant fails to pay.
The South Carolina Residential Sublease Agreement is provided in MS Word format, and can be easily edited to fit your circumstances.