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South Carolina late fee law

Read from the statute itself on 2026-11-09. Statewide rule; a city or county can add its own.

Statutory cap
No statutory cap
Grace period
None in the statute

The Act counts late charges as rent but sets no cap or grace period; the lease governs, subject to unconscionability.

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No statutory maximum
South Carolina's statute sets no dollar or percentage ceiling. The fee must be written in the lease, and courts strike fees that look like a penalty rather than a fair estimate of the landlord's cost — so we show no « maximum » here.
Grace period
None in the statute
Statutory cap
No statutory cap
South Carolina: The Act counts late charges as rent but sets no cap or grace period; the lease governs, subject to unconscionability.

South Carolina: common questions

What is the maximum late fee in South Carolina?

South Carolina's statute sets no cap. The Act counts late charges as rent but sets no cap or grace period; the lease governs, subject to unconscionability.

Is there a grace period for late rent in South Carolina?

The statute does not set one.

Not legal advice. Confirm with a local landlord-tenant attorney before relying on a figure.

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