Updated 2026-08-05 · Governing law: S.C. Code tit. 27, ch. 37 & 40; SCCA Form 732 (rev. 04/2026) · Court: Magistrate Court
| Ground | Notice period | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nonpayment | 5 days from due date | WAIVED if lease has the § 27-40-710(B) clause |
| Lease violation | 14 days to cure | |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | |
| CARES-covered property | 30 days |
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Rent due, unpaid | Day 0 |
| File Application for Ejectment | Day 6 |
| Rule to Vacate served | Week 1–2 |
| Tenant's 10-day window | Days 10–20 |
| Default or hearing | Week 3–4 |
| Writ of ejectment + 24 hours | Day 21–35 |
Among the fastest in the country: a clean uncontested nonpayment case runs roughly 3–5 weeks from the missed payment, and filing fees are among the lowest — about $40–$55 today, roughly doubling January 1, 2027.
A third-party property management company generally cannot — the SC Supreme Court held that's unauthorized practice of law (Rogers Townsend v. Peck). An owner's own employee can appear in magistrate court; on appeal, entities need counsel.
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Author: The Ledger Law Firm. This guide summarizes state law as of the update date; statutes and local rules change. Nothing here is legal advice or a guarantee of outcome. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.
