How to Lease or Rent a Mobile Home in South Carolina
The Residential Landlord-Tenant Act cover the leasing or renting of a mobile home in South Carolina. The state Code of Laws protects both the landlord and tenant regarding rent, terms of the agreement and provisions governing the rights of the parties involved. It specifically lays out the responsibilities of the landlord and tenant after entering into an agreement. The residential laws provided in the General Provisions also govern a mobile home rental or lease.
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Locate a mobile home for rent or lease in South Carolina by reviewing local newspaper listings. For instance, The State newspaper provides listings for the Columbia area. Check rental listings for South Carolina at Craigslist.org, Rentals.com or SouthCarolinaSuperAds.com.
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Contact the owner of the mobile home and request a viewing of the property. Visit the property.
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Request a copy of the lease or rental agreement from the owner, and review its liability provisions. For instance, South Carolina law allows the landlord to use your deposit to repair damages you caused, but not to fix normal wear and tear. Make sure the contract states this.
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Sign the rental agreement upon acceptance of the terms, including the deposit amount, rental amount, due date and occupancy limit. According to South Carolina Code of Laws, rent is due on the agreed day without the landlord's demand or notice.
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Follow the terms listed in your rental agreement. State law requires that you keep the property safe and clean. You may not deliberately destroy or damage any electrical, plumbing or any other part of the mobile home, according to Section 27-40-510 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.
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Purchase rental insurance to cover your personal property in the mobile home. South Carolina law requires that the landlord carry liability insurance on the property, but you are responsible for your belongings.
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