South Carolina Rental Application

Property Address: [[Property Full Address]], [[City]], South Carolina [[ZIP Code]]
Landlord / Property Manager Name: [[Landlord or Property Manager Full Name]]
Application Date: [[Application Date]]
Monthly Rent: $[[Monthly Rent Amount]]
Security Deposit: $[[Security Deposit Amount]]

Instructions to Applicant
Complete this application fully and accurately. All information is subject to verification. Providing false information may result in denial of the application or termination of any subsequent tenancy. South Carolina law requires that application and screening fees be disclosed in advance; this fee is non-refundable once paid.

1. Applicant Information

Primary Applicant
Full Legal Name: [[Primary Applicant Full Legal Name]]
Date of Birth: [[Primary Applicant DOB]]
Social Security Number: [[Primary Applicant SSN]] (last 4 digits often sufficient for initial screen: [[Last 4]])
Driver's License / State ID: [[DL or ID Number]], State: [[State]]
Current Phone: [[Primary Phone]]
Email: [[Primary Email]]
Current Address: [[Current Street Address]], [[City]], [[State]] [[ZIP]]
Length of time at current address: [[Months/Years]]
Reason for moving: [[Reason for Moving]]

Co-Applicant / Additional Adult Occupant(s)
Full Legal Name: [[Co-Applicant Full Legal Name]]
Date of Birth: [[Co-Applicant DOB]]
SSN / ID: [[Co-Applicant SSN or ID]]
Phone / Email: [[Co-Applicant Contact]]
Relationship to primary applicant: [[Relationship]]

All Other Proposed Occupants (including minors)
[[List full names, ages, and relationship for every proposed resident]]

2. Residency History

Current Landlord / Property Manager
Name: [[Current Landlord Name]]
Phone: [[Current Landlord Phone]]
Email: [[Current Landlord Email]]
Monthly Rent: $[[Current Rent]]
Dates of tenancy: [[Current Tenancy Start]] to present

Previous Landlord (most recent prior residence)
Name: [[Previous Landlord 1 Name]]
Phone: [[Previous Landlord 1 Phone]]
Email: [[Previous Landlord 1 Email]]
Address: [[Previous Address]]
Dates: [[Previous Tenancy Dates]]
Monthly Rent: $[[Previous Rent]]

Prior Landlord 2 (if applicable)
Name: [[Previous Landlord 2 Name]]
Phone / Email: [[Contact]]
Dates: [[Dates]]
Reason for leaving: [[Reason]]

Has any landlord ever filed an eviction action against you or obtained a judgment for possession or money? [[Yes / No]]
If yes, explain fully: [[Eviction / Judgment Explanation]]

3. Employment and Income Information

Current Employment, Primary Applicant
Employer Name: [[Current Employer Name]]
Employer Address / Phone: [[Employer Address and Phone]]
Position / Title: [[Job Title]]
Length of employment: [[Years / Months]]
Supervisor / HR Contact: [[Supervisor Name and Phone]]
Gross Monthly Income: $[[Gross Monthly Income]]

Current Employment, Co-Applicant
Employer: [[Co-Applicant Employer]]
Position: [[Co-Applicant Job Title]]
Gross Monthly Income: $[[Co-Applicant Gross Monthly Income]]

Other Income Sources (alimony, child support, disability, investments, etc.)
[[Describe source and monthly amount or "None"]]

Total Combined Gross Monthly Household Income: $[[Total Gross Monthly Income]]

4. Screening Fee Disclosure and Authorization

Application / Screening Fee
Amount: $[[Application Fee Amount]]
This fee is non-refundable once the application is processed. The fee covers the cost of obtaining consumer reports, credit reports, criminal background checks, eviction history, and reference verifications. Payment method: [[Cash / Check / Online / Other]]

Authorization for Consumer Reports (FCRA Notice)
By signing below, each applicant authorizes the Landlord / Property Manager and its screening service to obtain consumer reports, credit reports, criminal background checks, eviction records, and other information from consumer reporting agencies and other sources. This authorization is made pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

If the application is denied in whole or in part based on information contained in a consumer report, the applicant will receive an adverse action notice as required by the FCRA, including the name and contact information of the consumer reporting agency and a statement of rights.

FCRA Summary of Rights
A copy of the FCRA Summary of Rights is available at [[Link or "upon request"]]. You have the right to obtain a free copy of your consumer report if requested within 60 days of an adverse action.

5. Objective Screening Criteria (disclosed in advance)

Landlord uses the following objective, uniformly applied screening criteria. Meeting these criteria does not guarantee approval; other factors (complete application, references, criminal history, etc.) are also considered.

• Income: Combined gross monthly income must equal or exceed [[2.5× / 3×]] the monthly rent (i.e., minimum $[[Minimum Income Threshold]]).
• Credit score: Minimum [[Credit Score Threshold, e.g. 620]] (or explain exceptions).
• Rental history: No evictions or judgments for possession within the last [[X years]]; no more than [[Y]] late payments in last 24 months.
• Criminal background: No convictions for [[list disqualifying offenses, e.g. violent crimes, drug manufacturing, sexual offenses]] within [[time period]].
• Other: [[Any additional objective factors, e.g. no bankruptcies in last 7 years]]

Applicant may request a copy of the full written screening policy.

6. Fair Housing and Nondiscrimination Notice

Landlord complies with the Federal Fair Housing Act, the South Carolina Human Affairs Law, and all applicable local fair housing ordinances. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, or any other protected class under federal or South Carolina law.

If you believe you have been discriminated against, you may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission.

7. Pets, Vehicles, and Additional Information

Pets
Do you have pets? [[Yes / No]]
Type / Breed / Weight / Number: [[Pet Details]]
Service or assistance animal? [[Yes, describe / No]]

Vehicles
Number of vehicles: [[Number]]
Make / Model / Year / License for each: [[Vehicle Details]]

Bankruptcy, Lawsuits, or Criminal History
Have you ever filed bankruptcy? [[Yes, year and chapter / No]]
Any pending criminal charges or convictions (other than minor traffic)? [[Yes, explain fully / No]]

Emergency Contact
Name: [[Emergency Contact Name]]
Relationship: [[Relationship]]
Phone: [[Phone]]

8. Signature and Certification

I/We certify that all information provided in this application is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. I/We understand that any false statement may result in denial or termination of tenancy. I/We authorize verification of all information provided, including consumer reports, and release of information by prior landlords, employers, and others.

Primary Applicant
Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Application Date]]
Printed Name: [[Primary Applicant Full Legal Name]]

Co-Applicant
Signature: _______________________________ Date: [[Application Date]]
Printed Name: [[Co-Applicant Full Legal Name]]

Landlord / Agent Receipt
Application received by: [[Landlord or Agent Name]] on [[Date Received]]
Fee received: $[[Fee Amount]] Method: [[Method]]

9. South Carolina statutory and federal references

Key Legal Sources
- S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-410 (South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act), application fees, security deposits
- 15 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq. (Fair Credit Reporting Act), consumer reports and adverse action
- 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 et seq. (Fair Housing Act)
- South Carolina Human Affairs Commission guidelines

Disclaimer

This South Carolina Rental Application template is for informational and organizational use. It is not legal advice. Application and screening practices must comply with current federal and South Carolina law, including FCRA adverse-action notice requirements and fair-housing obligations. Fees must be disclosed in advance and are non-refundable once processing begins unless otherwise agreed. Replace all [[Token Name]] fields with accurate information. Consult a licensed South Carolina attorney or property management professional for your specific situation. Current as of June 2026., -

> ⚠️ Template only, not legal advice. South Carolina has no statutory cap on rental application or screening fees, but the amount and non-refundability must be disclosed upfront. FCRA adverse action notices are required when denial is based on a consumer report. All screening criteria should be objective and applied consistently. Use [[Token Name]] placeholders only until completed with real data.