S.C. Code § 27-40-410: South Carolina security deposit rules in plain English
What S.C. Code § 27-40-410 says about South Carolina security deposits: the cap, the deadline to return the deposit, itemized deductions and interest. Every fact below comes from our statute-checked data. Last verified 2026-10-22.
Quick answer
- Return deadline
- 30 days
- Maximum deposit
- No cap on the amount in the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
- Itemized list
- Yes, an itemized list of deductions is required
- Interest
- Not stated in our verified data
What S.C. Code § 27-40-410 says, as we verified it
Deposit limit
No cap on the amount in the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
Full citation: S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-410 Read the official text
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FAQ: S.C. Code § 27-40-410
How long does a landlord have to return a deposit under S.C. Code § 27-40-410?
Under S.C. Code § 27-40-410, a South Carolina landlord has 30 days to return the security deposit or send an itemized list of deductions.
Is there a limit on the security deposit in South Carolina?
No cap on the amount in the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
Does South Carolina require an itemized list of deductions?
Yes, an itemized list of deductions is required. Citation: S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-410.
Does the landlord have to pay interest on the deposit in South Carolina?
Not stated in our verified data.
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