The "Healthy Rental Housing Act" aims to enhance tenant protections regarding mold in residential rental properties in South Carolina. The bill introduces a new section, 27-40-635, which allows landlords to require tenants to temporarily vacate their units for mold remediation, providing comparable housing or hotel accommodations at no cost to the tenant during this period. However, tenants remain responsible for rent payments throughout the remediation process. The bill also clarifies that landlords are responsible for the costs of mold remediation unless the mold results from tenant negligence.

Additionally, the bill amends several existing sections of the South Carolina Code to include definitions and requirements related to mold. It mandates landlords to disclose any visible evidence of mold to tenants and to maintain properties in a condition that prevents moisture accumulation and mold growth. Tenants are also required to take reasonable steps to prevent mold and to notify landlords of any moisture or mold issues. These changes aim to improve the overall health and safety of rental housing in the state.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 27-40-635, 27-40-210, 27-40-420, 27-40-440, 27-40-510
Latest Version: 27-40-635, 27-40-210, 27-40-420, 27-40-440, 27-40-510
12/06/2024: 27-40-635, 27-40-210, 27-40-420, 27-40-440, 27-40-510