South Carolina Responsibility

State laws establish the rights consumers have when their default on their vehicle loans.In South Carolina, before a lender can repossess or reclaim its property, it must provide the borrower with advance notice and a right to cure her deficiency before it can proceed with repossession.

South Carolina landlords cannot enter an apartment unless they give at least 24-hour notice to the tenant, and may only enter at reasonable times.

Although renters must abide by the Homeowners' Association rules, they still have rights under the law. The property owner must also follow their home state's Landlord-Tenant Laws that include the Fair Housing Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The big take-away is that in most circumstances a landlord cannot enter a property without agreement from the tenant. And If the landlord ignores the law and enters the property without permission, the tenant may be able to claim damages or gain an injunction to prevent the landlord doing it again.

Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent in South CarolinaTenants may withhold rent or exercise the right to repair and deduct if a landlord fails to take care of important repairs, such as a broken heater. For specifics, see South Carolina Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent or Repair and Deduct.

A landlord cannot evict a tenant without an adequately obtained eviction notice and sufficient time. A landlord cannot retaliate against a tenant for a complaint. A landlord cannot forego completing necessary repairs or force a tenant to do their own repairs.A landlord cannot remove a tenant's personal belongings.

Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent in South CarolinaTenants may withhold rent or exercise the right to repair and deduct if a landlord fails to take care of important repairs, such as a broken heater.

South Carolina is known for its beaches, golf courses, and historic districts. It ranks 40th in size and the 23rd in population. Its most influential cities are Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Columbia, Greenville, Spartanburg and Florence.