Landlord Entry Rules in South Carolina
South Carolina rules on landlord entry for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: At least 24 hours' notice and entry at reasonable times. Exceptions: emergencies (any time); regularly scheduled periodic services (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) if conspicuously stated in the written lease and announced at entry; S.C. Code § 27-40-530
The rules in South Carolina
| Landlord entry notice | At least 24 hours' notice and entry at reasonable times. Exceptions: emergencies (any time); regularly scheduled periodic services (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) if conspicuously stated in the written lease and announced at entry; tenant-requested services (8 a.m.-8 p.m.) with announcement. Tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent; tenant may not change locks without permission. Source: S.C. Code § 27-40-530 |
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South Carolina vs. neighboring states
| State | Landlord entry notice |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | At least 24 hours' notice and entry at reasonable times. Exceptions: emergencies (any time); regularly scheduled periodic services (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) if conspicuously stated in the written lease and announced at entry; tenant-requested services (8 a.m.-8 p.m.) with announcement. S.C. Code § 27-40-530 |
| Georgia | No statute. Entry is governed by the lease; if the lease gives no right of entry, the tenant may refuse except in an emergency. Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook (DCA, rev. 8-29-24), p. 12 |
| North Carolina | No statute — North Carolina's landlord-tenant chapter (G.S. Chapter 42) sets no notice period or rules for landlord entry; entry is governed by the lease. N.C. Gen. Stat. Chapter 42 (checked; no entry section) |
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Landlord Entry Rules in South Carolina FAQ
Can a landlord enter without notice in South Carolina?
At least 24 hours' notice and entry at reasonable times. Exceptions: emergencies (any time); regularly scheduled periodic services (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) if conspicuously stated in the written lease and announced at entry; tenant-requested services (8 a.m.-8 p.m.) with announcement. (S.C. Code § 27-40-530)
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