Free Legal Help for Tenants and Landlords in South Carolina

Legal aid organizations, right-to-counsel programs and official court self-help resources in South Carolina, gathered from the state, county and city pages on this site.

Right to a free lawyer in eviction cases

Statewide: No statewide right to counsel in eviction cases. S.C. Code Title 27, Ch. 37 and Ch. 40

Free legal aid organizations

South Carolina Legal Services — Free civil legal help for eligible low-income South Carolina residents statewide; Housing Law Center guided interview for renters: https://schousinglaw.org
Serves: Greenville County (Greenville), Richland County (Columbia), Charleston County (Charleston, North Charleston), Horry County (Myrtle Beach), Spartanburg County (Spartanburg), York County (Rock Hill)
South Carolina Legal Services - Charleston office — Nearest office listed: 2803 Carner Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405; (843) 720-7044 or toll-free (888) 720-2320. SCLS's Housing Law Center (schousinglaw.org) has eviction information and a guided interview to apply for help.
Serves: Berkeley County
South Carolina Legal Services - Florence Office — 320 South Coit St, Florence, SC 29501; (843) 413-9500; toll-free (877) 238-3418.
Serves: Florence County

Find a tenant or eviction lawyer in South Carolina

If you do not qualify for free legal aid, a bar lawyer referral service can match you with a landlord-tenant lawyer for a low-cost first consultation.

South Carolina Bar Lawyer Referral Service — (803) 799-7100
Participating lawyers charge no more than $50 for a 30-minute consultation; normal fees apply after that

Official court and state resources

Legal aid groups set their own eligibility rules (usually income-based). Call ahead or check their site.

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General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.