South Carolina security-deposit return deadline
Under S.C. Code §27-40-410, you have 30 days from move-out. Enter the date the tenant vacated to get your exact deadline.
Deadlines per S.C. Code §27-40-410. South Carolina statutes change; verify with the current statute. Not legal advice.
What S.C. Code §27-40-410 requires
- Return deadline: 30 days
- Deposit cap: No statewide cap
- Itemized written notice of any deductions with the amount due within 30 days
- Bad-faith retention: 3x the amount wrongfully withheld plus attorneys' fees
Statutes as of August 2026. Statutes change — verify with the current text of S.C. Code §27-40-410 before relying on a deadline. This is general information, not legal advice; consult a South Carolina attorney for your situation.
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