South Carolina Lease Renewal Notice

Lease Renewal and/or Rent Adjustment Notice

This document serves as written notice of renewal of the residential tenancy or of proposed changes to the lease terms (including rent) for the property located in South Carolina. It is intended to be delivered in accordance with the South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-10 et seq.

Date of Notice: [[Notice Date]], -

Parties and Property

Landlord / Lessor: [[Landlord Full Legal Name or Entity]]
Landlord Address for Notices: [[Landlord Notice Mailing Address]]

Tenant(s): [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
Current Tenant Address (Premises): [[Full Rental Property Address, City, South Carolina, ZIP Code]]

Original Lease Date: [[Original Lease Execution Date]]
Current Lease Term: From [[Current Lease Start Date]] to [[Current Lease End Date]]

Current Monthly Rent: [[Current Monthly Rent Amount]]
Current Due Date: Rent is due on the [[Rent Due Day, e.g. 1st]] of each month., -

Notice of Lease Expiration and Renewal Offer

Your current lease term is scheduled to expire on [[Current Lease End Date]].

Pursuant to the lease and best practices under South Carolina law (S.C. Code § 27-40), this notice is provided to inform you of the expiration and to offer renewal of the tenancy on the terms stated below. While South Carolina law does not mandate a specific advance notice period for proposing renewal of a fixed-term lease, this notice is being delivered approximately [[Notice Lead Time, e.g. 30]] days or more prior to expiration to allow adequate time for your decision.

Proposed Renewal Terms (Fixed Term Option)

If you elect to renew for a new fixed term:

• New Lease Term: [[New Term Length, e.g. 12 months]]
• New Term Start Date: [[New Lease Start Date]]
• New Term End Date: [[New Lease End Date]]
• New Monthly Rent: [[New Monthly Rent Amount]] (an increase of [[Rent Increase Amount or Percentage]] from current rent)
• Rent Due Date: Remains the [[Rent Due Day]] of each month
• Security Deposit: No additional deposit required unless otherwise noted: [[Additional Deposit or "No change"]]
• Other Changes: [[Describe any other modified terms, utilities responsibility, pet policy, or "No other material changes"]]

All other terms and conditions of the original lease (as previously amended) shall remain in full force and effect except as expressly modified by this renewal notice or a new written lease agreement signed by both parties.

Month-to-Month Tenancy Option (If Fixed Term Not Renewed)

If you do not sign a renewal for a fixed term and remain in possession after the current term ends with Landlord's consent, the tenancy will convert to a month-to-month tenancy under S.C. Code § 27-40-770. Either party may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by providing at least thirty (30) days' written notice.

On a month-to-month basis after expiration:

• Monthly rent will be [[Month-to-Month Rent Amount, which may include premium]]
• All other lease terms continue to apply unless modified in writing., -

Late Fees and Payment Terms (South Carolina Limits)

Rent is due on the due date stated above. If rent is not paid within the grace period of five (5) days after the due date, a late fee of five percent (5%) of the monthly rent (or other amount permitted by the lease and not exceeding statutory limits) may be charged. This complies with S.C. Code § 27-40-710 and related provisions limiting late fees.

Accepted payment methods: [[List e.g. check, electronic transfer, online portal]]
Payment location / instructions: [[Payment Address or Portal]], -

How to Accept or Decline This Renewal Offer

To accept the fixed-term renewal:

1. Sign and date one copy of this notice below (or sign the new lease agreement if provided separately).
2. Return the signed copy to Landlord at the address above (or via the method specified) no later than [[Acceptance Deadline Date]].
3. Pay any required prorated rent or deposit adjustment upon signing if applicable.

To decline and vacate:

Provide written notice of non-renewal and vacate the Premises on or before the current lease end date [[Current Lease End Date]], returning all keys and leaving the unit in the condition required by the lease. If you remain after that date without a signed renewal, you may be treated as a holdover tenant subject to eviction and additional rent or damages.

To request different terms:

Contact Landlord in writing within [[Negotiation Response Window, e.g. 10]] days to discuss alternatives. Landlord is not obligated to agree to different terms.

Failure to respond by the acceptance deadline may result in the offer being withdrawn and the tenancy ending on the current expiration date., -

Service of This Notice

This notice is being served by (check one):

• [ ] Personal delivery to Tenant
• [ ] First-class mail to the Premises address
• [ ] Certified mail, return receipt requested
• [ ] Posting in a conspicuous place on the Premises combined with first-class mail
• [ ] Other method permitted by the lease or S.C. Code § 27-40: [[Describe Method]]

Date and Time of Service: [[Service Date and Time]]
Served By: [[Server Full Name]]

Landlord will retain proof of service (mail receipt, affidavit, or delivery confirmation) as required., -

Governing Law and Additional Disclosures

This notice is issued under the South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (S.C. Code Ann. §§ 27-40-10 through 27-40-940). Nothing in this notice waives any rights or remedies available to either party under the existing lease or applicable law.

Rent Control / Just Cause Notice: South Carolina does not have statewide rent control or just-cause eviction statutes applicable to most private residential tenancies. Local ordinances (if any) in the city or county where the Premises are located may impose additional requirements: [[Local Ordinance Disclosures or "None applicable"]]

No Retaliation: Landlord may not retaliate against Tenant for exercising rights under the Act., -

Signatures

LANDLORD / AGENT

I certify that the information in this notice is accurate and that this notice is being provided in good faith.

Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: [[Notice Date]]

Printed Name: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
Title / Capacity: [[Owner / Property Manager / Agent]]

TENANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE (Fixed Term Renewal)

By signing below, Tenant(s) accept the renewal offer on the terms stated in this notice and agree that a new lease term will begin on the New Term Start Date under the stated rent and conditions (or that a separate renewal lease will be executed incorporating these terms).

Tenant 1 Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _______________

Printed Name: [[Tenant 1 Full Name]]

Tenant 2 Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _______________

Printed Name: [[Tenant 2 Full Name]]

Additional Tenant (if applicable)

Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _______________

Printed Name: [[Additional Tenant Name]], -

TENANT NON-RENEWAL / VACATE NOTICE (if declining)

I/We elect not to renew and will vacate the Premises on or before [[Current Lease End Date]].

Tenant Signature(s): __________________________________________ Date: _______________, -

Attachment Checklist (Landlord to Complete)

• [ ] Copy of current lease (if requested by Tenant)
• [ ] Proposed new lease agreement (if a full new document is being used instead of this notice)
• [ ] Move-in / move-out checklist reference
• [ ] Proof of service copy for Landlord records, -

*South Carolina Lease Renewal Notice, Template. This form is provided for use in South Carolina residential tenancies. While not required by statute for fixed-term renewals, 30 days' written notice is recommended best practice. Month-to-month termination requires 30 days' written notice per S.C. Code § 27-40-770. Late fees are subject to the 5% cap after 5-day grace period as referenced in the Act. This is not legal advice. Verify compliance with the current S.C. Code Title 27, Chapter 40, your specific lease language, and any applicable local rules before use. Information current as of June 2026.*