South Carolina Notice to Vacate Rules
South Carolina rules on notice to vacate for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: Month-to-month: at least 30 days' written notice by either landlord or tenant. Week-to-week: at least 7 days. S.C. Code § 27-40-770
The rules in South Carolina
| Ending a month-to-month lease | Month-to-month: at least 30 days' written notice by either landlord or tenant. Week-to-week: at least 7 days. Willful holdover: landlord may recover the greater of 3 months' periodic rent or twice actual damages, plus attorney's fees. Source: S.C. Code § 27-40-770 |
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South Carolina vs. neighboring states
| State | Ending a month-to-month lease |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | Month-to-month: at least 30 days' written notice by either landlord or tenant. Week-to-week: at least 7 days. S.C. Code § 27-40-770 |
| Georgia | Tenancy at will (no written lease, or expired lease with landlord allowing the tenant to stay): landlord must give 60 days' notice; tenant must give 30 days' notice. Rent changes for a tenancy at will also require 60 days' notice (Handbook). O.C.G.A. § 44-7-7; Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook (DCA, rev. 8-29-24), pp. 13, 15 |
| North Carolina | 7 days' notice to quit (either party) for month-to-month; 2 days for week-to-week; 1 month for year-to-year; 60 days for manufactured-home lot rentals. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-14 |
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South Carolina Notice to Vacate Rules FAQ
How much notice is needed to end a month-to-month lease in South Carolina?
Month-to-month: at least 30 days' written notice by either landlord or tenant. Week-to-week: at least 7 days. (S.C. Code § 27-40-770)
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.