SOUTH CAROLINA RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

PARTIES. This Residential Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) is made on the undersigned date by and between:

Landlord’s Name:	Mailing Address:	Tenant’s Name:	Mailing Address:

PROPERTY.

Property Address:

Type: ☐ Apartment ☐ House ☐ Condo ☐ Other:

Bedroom(s):

Bathroom(s):

TERM.

Standard Lease: Start Date:	, End Date:	.

Month-to-Month Lease: Start Date:	Termination:	Days’ Notice

RENT.

Monthly: $	due on the	day of each month

SECURITY DEPOSIT

None ☐ Deposit: $	returned within	days after lease end.

LATE FEE.

None ☐ Fixed: $	per ☐ occurrence ☐ day

Interest:	% per annum.

NSF FEE.

None ☐ NSF Fee: $

EARLY MOVE-IN.

None ☐ Date:	Prorated Rent: $

UTILITIES.

Landlord pays: ☐ None ☐

PETS.

None ☐ Allowed:	pets, Deposit: $	refundable ☐ non-refundable.

SUBLETTING.

Prohibited ☐ Allowed with Landlord’s consent.

NOTICES.

Landlord: ☐ Address in Section 1 ☐

Tenant: ☐ Property Address ☐

OTHER TERMS AND DISCLOSURES.

Lead Paint Disclosure Form - if built before 1978.

Owner Identification - All agreements must state the name and address of person in charge.

Abandonment – Tenants must give the landlord a notice if absent from property for a long period of time.

Additional Terms:	.

MOVE-IN INSPECTION.

Not Required ☐ Move-In Inspection Required (document property condition at move-in)

PARKING.

None ☐	Space(s) ☐ No Fee ☐ Fees: $	.

APPLIANCES.

Included: ☐ Refrigerator ☐ Stove/Oven ☐ Washer/Dryer ☐ Other:

FURNISHINGS.

Not Furnished ☐ Furnished: ☐ Bedroom ☐ Kitchen ☐ Living Room ☐

Other:	.

RENTAL INSURANCE.

Not Required ☐ Required: Minimum Coverage $

SMOKING POLICY.

No Smoking ☐ Smoking is Allowed

MAINTENANCE.

Landlord responsible for major repairs. Tenant responsible for minor repairs and reporting damages immediately.

DEFAULT.

If Tenant defaults on rent or other terms, Landlord may terminate the lease and take legal action.

TERMINATION.

Lease terminates on end date unless renewed.

Month-to-month with	days’ notice for termination.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Any disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration.

MISCELLANEOUS

Tenant cannot make alterations without Landlord’s consent. Both parties agree to comply with local laws.

RIGHT OF ENTRY

Landlord may enter the property with	hours' notice for maintenance, inspections, or emergencies, in accordance with Alabama law.

QUIET ENJOYMENT

Tenant has the right to enjoy the property peacefully, without interference from the Landlord or other tenants, provided local noise ordinances and property rules are followed.

SALE OF PROPERTY

In the event the property is sold, the lease will transfer to the new owner, and tenants will be notified of the new contact information.

MILITARY CLAUSE

If the tenant is active military and receives orders to relocate or is deployed for more than 90 days, they may terminate the lease without penalty, in line with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Tenant agrees not to store hazardous or flammable materials (e.g., gasoline, fireworks) on the premises.

RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY

The property is for residential use only. No business may be operated from the premises without prior written consent from the Landlord.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This document constitutes the entire lease agreement between the parties. No other agreements, verbal or written, shall be binding unless included here or in an addendum signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written. Each Party warrants that they have the legal authority to enter into this Agreement and have done so as their free act and deed.

Landlord Signature:	Date:

Print Name:	Date:

Tenant Signature:	Date:

Print Name:	Date:

Tenant Signature:	Date:

Print Name:	Date:

AMOUNT DUE AT SIGNING

First (1st) Month’s Rent: $

Security Deposit: $

Early Move-in (Proration Amount): $

Pre-Payment of Rent: $

Parking Fee: $

Pet Deposit: $

Total Amount Due: $

REQUIRED DISCLOSURE FORMS

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form – Landlords must disclose lead- based paint if the property was built before 1978.

Landlord/Owner Identification – Must provide the owner’s or landlords’s contact information and mailing address to send notices.

Unequal Deposits – Landlords must explain the deposit calculation methods in rental properties with over four connected units.