FIVE-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT
(South Carolina)
[// GUIDANCE: South Carolina landlord-tenant law is governed by the SC Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, S.C. Code Ann. §§ 27-40-10 et seq. For nonpayment of rent, South Carolina requires FIVE (5) days' written notice before filing an eviction action, per S.C. Code § 27-40-710(B). Verify current requirements before use.]
NOTICE INFORMATION
Date of Notice: [DATE]
Tenant Name(s): [TENANT FULL LEGAL NAME(S)]
Rental Property Address: [FULL ADDRESS]
NOTICE TO TENANT
You are in default due to nonpayment of rent.
Amount Due: $[TOTAL]
DEMAND FOR PAYMENT OR POSSESSION
Pursuant to S.C. Code § 27-40-710(B), you must within FIVE (5) DAYS:
- PAY IN FULL the rent due; OR
- VACATE the premises.
CONSEQUENCES
Failure to comply will result in the Landlord filing an Ejectment action in Magistrate Court.
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
[LANDLORD NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE NUMBER]
IMPORTANT NOTICES
- Right to Cure: Payment within 5 days voids this notice and tenancy continues.
- SC Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: S.C. Code §§ 27-40-10 et seq.
- Warranty of Habitability: S.C. Code § 27-40-440.
- Security Deposit: S.C. Code § 27-40-410.
- Legal Assistance: SC Legal Services: 1-888-346-5592
SERVICE & SIGNATURE
Served on [DATE] by: ☐ Personal ☐ Posting ☐ Mail
Landlord: [PRINT NAME]
Signature: ____________________________________
Date: [DATE]
Consult a licensed South Carolina attorney for guidance.