Tag: south-carolina
All the articles with the tag "south-carolina".
-
South Carolina Small Claims Court: $7,500 Limit, Fees & How to File (2026)
Updated:South Carolina small claims court limit is $7,500. Learn filing fees, what cases qualify, and step-by-step instructions for filing in Magistrate's Court.
-
Tenant Rights in South Carolina: Security Deposits, Eviction, and Landlord Rules (2026)
Updated:South Carolina offers strong 3x penalty protections for wrongful deposit withholding, but only in counties adopting the SCRLTA (about half the state). Learn about 5-day pay-or-quit, 30-day returns, and the split-protection framework.
-
South Carolina Wage Theft Laws: Minimum Wage, Overtime, and Final Paycheck Rules
Updated:South Carolina offers no state minimum wage above federal rates but enforces strong wage theft protections through the Payment of Wages Act with treble damages for violations affecting manufacturing and logistics workers.
-
South Carolina Non-Compete Agreement Laws: What Employees Need to Know
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in South Carolina? Learn the income thresholds, duration limits, and what to do if your employer tries to enforce one.
-
South Carolina Debt Collection Laws: Know Your Rights Against Collectors (2026)
Federal and South Carolina law strictly limit what debt collectors can do. Learn your rights, how to stop harassment, dispute a debt, and what damages you can recover in South Carolina.
-
South Carolina Eviction Notice Requirements: How Much Notice Does Your Landlord Have to Give?
South Carolina landlords must give 5 days notice for non-payment of rent and 14 days for lease violations before eviction. Learn the required notice periods under S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-710.
-
South Carolina Landlord Retaliation Laws: Tenant Protections and How to Fight Back (2026)
South Carolina law prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who exercise their legal rights. Learn the presumption period, protected activities, and how to take action.
-
South Carolina Security Deposit Laws: Return Deposits Within 30 Days
South Carolina landlords must return security deposits within 30 days and provide an itemized statement. Learn your rights under S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-410.