Your landlord generally has 30 days in South Carolina to provide a written itemized statement of any deductions and return the balance of your security deposit. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from South Carolina Code § 27-40-410 and official state sources.
The general deadline is 30 days. Landlords must provide a written itemized statement of any deductions and return the balance within 30 days after the tenancy ends.
You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.
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If the 30-day deadline passes without a return of your deposit or an itemized statement, your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document the timeline. Under South Carolina Code § 27-40-410, a tenant may recover up to three times the amount wrongfully withheld plus reasonable attorney fees; South Carolina magistrate (small-claims) court generally hears disputes up to $7,500. You can review your situation alongside the statute and official state resources, and decide whether to consult a South Carolina attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.