Letter From Landlord Confirming Tenancy

Tenants can all agree to withhold rent until the landlord makes repairs. A group of tenants can ask a judge to order the landlord to make repairs. If the landlord absolutely refuses to fix the bad conditions, tenants can ask a court to appoint a temporary landlord called a receiver in order to make repairs.

Repairs. Your landlord is always responsible for repairs to: the property's structure and exterior. basins, sinks, baths and other sanitary fittings including pipes and drains.

In general, tenants do not have the right to withhold rent if the landlord does not carry out repairs.In certain circumstances, however, a tenant can pay for repairs and deduct the cost from future rent.

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.

Dear (Name of landlord or manager), I am writing to request repairs to the (appliance, heating/air conditioning, plumbing issue be specific!) due to (reason for repair; this could include things such as broken handle, leaky sink hose, even normal wear-and-tear that would necessitate replacement).

The landlord had a duty to reasonably maintain the property; The landlord knew or should have known of the dangerous condition; The landlord breached their duty by failing to repair/fix the dangerous condition;

Make sure the repair is actually your landlord's responsibility. Document the problem thoroughly. Ask your landlord in writing to make the repair. Send your landlord a letter with return receipt requested. Wait for your landlord to respond.

In South Carolina, the landlord is free to charge any rent price agreed upon by the parties because there is no rent control or limit required by the state. There is no statute addressing the required notice if the landlord wants to increase the price of rent.