South Carolina Eviction Notice

Notice to pay rent or quit, cure a violation or vacate — with your state's exact notice period, required wording and service rules.

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South Carolina rules that this document follows

Nonpayment of rent5 days — 5-Day Notice to Pay or QuitSource: S.C. Code § 27-40-710(B)
Lease violation14 days — tenant may cureSource: S.C. Code § 27-40-710(A)
Permitted service methodspersonal, substituted, posting and mailing, certified mailSource: S.C. Code § 27-40-710; § 27-37-30
Required wordingIf landlord relies on the lease waiver instead of a 5-day notice, the lease must contain in conspicuous language: 'IF YOU DO NOT PAY YOUR RENT ON TIME. This is your notice. If you do not pay your rent within five days of the due date, the landlord can start to have you evicted. You will get no other notice as long as you live in this rental unit.'
StatuteSouth Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, S.C. Code § 27-40-10 et seq.; Ejectment § 27-37-10 et seq.

Rules current as of 2026-09-07. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.

How to use this Eviction Notice in South Carolina

Serve the notice exactly as South Carolina law allows and count the days correctly — the deadline is the first thing a judge checks. Do not include late fees in a pay-or-quit amount unless your state permits it. If the tenant pays the full amount in time, the notice is satisfied.

Keep a copy of the notice and the signed proof of service; you will attach both to the court complaint if the tenant does not comply.

Frequently asked questions

How many days' notice for nonpayment of rent in South Carolina?

5 days (5-Day Notice to Pay or Quit), S.C. Code § 27-40-710(B). Properties covered by the CARES Act require at least 30 days.

How must the notice be delivered?

personal, substituted, posting and mailing, certified mail. S.C. Code § 27-40-710; § 27-37-30 Keep the completed proof of service — the court will ask for it.

Can I change the locks or shut off utilities instead?

No. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and exposes the landlord to damages. After the notice period expires you must file an eviction case in court.

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