Columbia Renters
Get Your Security Deposit Back in Columbia
Your Columbia landlord has 30 days to return your security deposit after you move out. Know your rights and hold them accountable.
30
Days to return
$1,200
Avg. rent
135K
Population
Columbia Local Info
South Carolina allows 30 days for deposit return. Columbia landlords must provide an itemized list of damages and may not charge more than one rental period as deposit.
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South Carolina Security Deposit Law
Return Deadline
30 days after move-out
Penalty for Late Return
Willful noncompliance: you can recover up to three times (3x) the amount wrongfully withheld, plus attorney's fees