The bill H. 3397 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 31-3-60, which establishes new regulations regarding the handling of personal property belonging to tenants who are evicted from public housing units. Under this new provision, any personal property removed from a public housing unit must be stored for a minimum of six months at the expense of the public housing authority. If the tenant does not retrieve their property within this timeframe, the authority is permitted to dispose of it. Additionally, the bill specifies that the existing provisions of Section 27-40-710(D) will not apply to the removal of personal property from public housing.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that public housing authorities must provide written notice to tenants regarding the termination of their rental agreements, which must include information about the storage of any personal property left behind. This notice must inform tenants that their belongings will be stored for at least six months and must also include the name and location of the storage facility where the property can be collected. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 31-3-60
Latest Version: 31-3-60
12/06/2024: 31-3-60