The bill H. 3233 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 27-40-435, which establishes a duty for landlords to provide security measures to protect tenants from criminal activities committed by third parties. It specifies that landlords who are negligent in fulfilling this duty may be held liable for damages that result from such criminal activities. The bill outlines specific security requirements for landlords, particularly for multifamily dwellings, which include the installation of security systems with video monitoring, fire alarms, and ensuring these systems are properly operated through a monitoring service.

Additionally, the bill mandates that landlords must provide any video recordings from these security systems to law enforcement and tenants when necessary for investigating criminal incidents on the premises. The definition of "multifamily dwelling" is also clarified, referring to structures that contain four or more single-family residences. This legislation is set to take effect upon the Governor's approval.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 27-40-435
02/05/2025: 27-40-435
Latest Version: 27-40-435
12/06/2024: 27-40-435