South Carolina eviction notice (pay or quit)
South Carolina requires 5 days for a nonpayment notice — S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-710(B). separate 5-day notice not required if the written lease conspicuously contains the statutory 5-day nonpayment provision. Generate it correctly below.
South Carolina nonpayment notice rules
| Notice period | 5 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-710(B) |
| Special rules | separate 5-day notice not required if the written lease conspicuously contains the statutory 5-day nonpayment provision |
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Every South Carolina rule we encode, with its citation
5 days puts South Carolina inside a national range that runs from 3 to 30 days. 20 jurisdictions require more notice and 17 require less. Same period as Arizona, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma and 3 others.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 5 days | S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-710(B) |
| Rent increase | no fixed statutory period (see note) | No statute |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-770(b) |
| Power of attorney | Notary required + 2 witness(es) | S.C. Code § 62-8-105 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | S.C. Code §§ 62-2-502, 62-2-503 |
Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.
Related forms and nearby states
Other South Carolina documents
- Rent increase notice for South Carolina — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for South Carolina — notary required + 2 witness(es)
Bordering states
Rules change at the state line — if you own property in more than one, check each.
- Georgia — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
- North Carolina — 10 days notice
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice for nonpayment in South Carolina?
5 days, per S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-710(B). separate 5-day notice not required if the written lease conspicuously contains the statutory 5-day nonpayment provision.
What happens after the notice period expires?
If the tenant hasn't paid or vacated, you may file the eviction case in court. Keep the served notice and proof of service — the court will require them.
Can the tenant stop the eviction by paying?
Payment in full within the notice period cures a pay-or-quit notice in nearly every state; accepting partial payment after the period may reset the process in some states.