Security deposit rules in South Carolina
South Carolina law sets no limit on the amount of a security deposit. In South Carolina, the deposit balance and an itemized list are due within 30 days after move-out and the tenant's demand.
Checked against South Carolina law on Oct 28, 2026.
What South Carolina law says
What is the most a landlord can charge for a security deposit in South Carolina?
South Carolina law sets no limit on the amount of a security deposit.
We read the state's landlord-tenant law on Oct 28, 2026 and found no statute on this.
How long does a landlord in South Carolina have to return a security deposit?
In South Carolina, the deposit balance and an itemized list are due within 30 days after move-out and the tenant's demand.
Source: S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-410(a), read Oct 28, 2026.
Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.