Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina landlord software
Manage historic properties on the Peninsula. Navigate strict preservation and short-term rental rules.
RentMouse keeps leases, rent, maintenance, documents and tenant communication for your Charleston rentals in one workspace, with lease guidance linked to South Carolina jurisdiction records. Review the applicable sources before relying on a draft.
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Renting in Charleston
Neighbourhoods landlords here manage: French Quarter, South of Broad, Harleston Village, Cannonborough, West Ashley, James Island.
South Carolina rules that apply in Charleston
- Security deposit limit
- No statutory maximum
- Deposit return / claim rule
- 30 days
- Deposit interest
- Not required by statute
- Notice before entry
- At least 24 hours' notice, at reasonable times (27-40-530)
- Ending a month-to-month
- 30 days for month-to-month; 7 days week-to-week (27-40-770)
- Notice before a rent increase
- No state statute; 30-day termination notice applies to month-to-month
- Late fees
- No statutory cap; fee must be stated in the rental agreement
- Rent control
- None; counties and cities barred from rent control (27-39-60)
General information from S.C. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, S.C. Code ch. 27-40, last reviewed 2026-08-21; not legal advice. Municipal bylaws can add requirements. Sources are listed on the South Carolina guide.
What RentMouse does for Charleston landlords
- Properties & units — Each building and suite in one portfolio view, with occupancy, unit details and photos.
- Tenants & leases — Tenant records and lease terms attached to the right unit, with renewals surfaced before they arrive.
- Rent tracking — Monthly invoices, recorded payments, balances, overdue flags and reminders. Tenants keep paying you the way they already do.
- Maintenance — Requests with photos, priorities, vendors, dates and costs linked to the unit.
- Documents & e-signing — Jurisdiction-aware lease drafts from guided templates, sent for electronic signature and filed with the tenancy.
- Tenant portal — Optional, free for tenants: their tenancy details, invoices, shared documents and maintenance requests.
- Landlord website — A branded page at rentmouse.com/your-business that advertises vacant units, collects rental inquiries and doubles as the tenant sign-in.
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