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. Under this new provision, 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 measures that landlords must implement, including equipping multifamily dwellings with security systems that feature video monitoring, security alarms, and fire alarms, as well as ensuring these systems are properly monitored and operational.

Additionally, the bill mandates that landlords provide any video recordings from these security systems to law enforcement and tenants when necessary for investigating criminal incidents on the premises. The term "multifamily dwelling" is defined within the bill as a structure containing four or more single-family residences. This legislation is set to take effect upon approval by the Governor.

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