S.C. Code § 27-35-180

Current through 2024 Act No. 209.
Section 27-35-180 - Penalty for not delivering possession after notice of intent to quit

In case any tenant shall give notice in writing of his intention to quit the premises rented by him and shall not accordingly deliver up the possession at the time in such notice contained, the tenant, his executors or administrators, shall pay to the landlord double the rent which he otherwise would have been liable to pay. But nothing herein contained shall be construed to give such tenant a right to discontinue or determine his tenancy by such notice in any other manner than according to the laws of force at the time of giving such notice.

S.C. Code § 27-35-180

1808 (5) 565; 1712 (2) 578; R. S. 1940; G. S. 1820; Civ. C. '02 Section 2424; Civ. C. '12 Section 3510; Civ. C. '22 Section 5280; 1932 Code Section 8814; 1942 Code Section 8814; 1952 Code Section 41-73; 1962 Code Section 41-73.