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In South Carolina, landlords cannot increase rent or charge additional fees for extra occupants unless it is explicitly stated in the lease agreement. If your lease does not mention such charges, your landlord cannot impose them. Additionally, landlords are required to provide a copy of the lease upon request. If your landlord fails to do so, you may want to seek legal advice. For further assistance, you can contact South Carolina Legal Services at (888) 346-5592.Full Conversation
My step son moved in with me. My landlord charges me one price and since he knows he is living witg me charges him another price. Is he allowed to do that just because he moved in with me to help me and so I won't be by myself
Hello ****, could you please tell me where you are located? The laws regarding landlord-tenant relationships can vary by location.
South Carolina
In South Carolina:
- Landlords cannot increase rent during a lease term unless the lease allows it.
- If the lease allows, landlords must give a *-day notice before increasing rent.
For more specific advice, consider contacting a local attorney or the South Carolina Legal Services at (*) *-*.
Ok thank you. I just moved here in April so my lease isn't up yet
In South Carolina, if your lease doesn't mention additional charges for extra occupants, your landlord can't increase the rent. If you feel your rights are being violated, consider contacting South Carolina Legal Services at (*) *-*.
He isn't increasing it for me he is just charging my step son for living here
In South Carolina, a landlord cannot charge an additional fee for an extra occupant unless it's specified in the lease. If this isn't in your lease, consider contacting South Carolina Legal Services at (*) *-* for further assistance.
Ok I have asked for a copy of my lease but he hasn't given it to me yet
In South Carolina, landlords are required to provide a copy of the lease upon request. If your landlord fails to do so, you may want to seek legal advice. South Carolina Legal Services can be reached at (*) *-*.
Ok thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Remember, South Carolina Legal Services is there to help you.
Ok thanks again
You're welcome, ****. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions in the future. Best of luck with your situation.
Ok
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Thank you
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