The bill H. 3508 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws regarding the Residential Landlord Tenant Act and introduce new provisions related to the ejectment of unauthorized occupants. It proposes to exempt certain tenancies from the Act by amending Section 27-40-120 and adds Section 45-2-65, which grants campground owners the right to demand the removal of tenants who disrupt the quiet enjoyment of other tenants. Additionally, it establishes a new Article 1 in Chapter 37, Title 27, detailing the process for property owners to request the immediate removal of unauthorized occupants from residential dwellings, including specific conditions that must be met for such requests.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new penalties for unlawful occupancy and related offenses by adding Sections 16-11-785, 16-11-790, and 16-11-795. These sections classify certain actions, such as unlawfully detaining or damaging a residential dwelling, advertising property without legal authority, and presenting false documents related to property rights, as felonies or misdemeanors, with corresponding fines and imprisonment terms. The bill is set to take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 27-40-120, 45-2-65, 16-11-785, 16-9-10
Latest Version: 27-40-120, 45-2-65, 16-11-785, 16-9-10