What You Need To Know About Eviction in South Carolina
Whether you’re from Charleston or Myrtle Beach, tenants should know their rights if faced with an eviction.
Key Takeaway South Carolina landlords must provide tenants with anywhere from five-thirty days' notice before filing for eviction unless illegal activity is conducted on the property.
Step
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How long it typically takes
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What to expect
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Written notice from landlord
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5-30 days
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A landlord can only file for eviction after the notice period has ended.
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Court summons and Rule to Show
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Within 120 days of filing for eviction
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A tenant must be notified that they’ve been summoned to court. If they don’t receive this, the claim may be dismissed.
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Tenant response
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Must be submitted 10 days after receiving the Rule to Show
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If you have evidence supporting a counterclaim, you must submit it at this stage.
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Hearing
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Within 10 days
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With all the evidence, the court will determine if you are evicted from the property.
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Writ of Execution is issued (i.e., eviction)
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Five days after ruling in landlord’s favor
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This is an official notice of eviction, and you must vacate the premises. If you refuse to leave, your landlord can call a sheriff to remove your belongings.
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Return of property
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Within 24 hours
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If a sheriff removes your personal property, it will be returned to you within 24 hours.
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