S.C. Code Regs. § 60-20:10
Premises at Risk for Transmission of Contagious Diseases to be Rendered Non-infectious
Operative Text
No person shall offer for rent, sale or lease, or cause or permit anyone to occupy any building, place or premises, including, but not limited to, houses, apartments, condominiums, office buildings and warehouses, that are confirmed or suspected to be a risk for transmission of any Communicable Disease or Infectious Agent until such building, place or premises has been rendered non-infectious under the supervision of the Department.
Under S.C. Code Regs. ch. 60 § 60-20:10, no building, apartment, condominium, or other premises that is confirmed or suspected to pose a risk for transmitting a communicable disease or infectious agent may be rented, sold, leased, or occupied until the property has been rendered non-infectious under the supervision of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). The rule applies broadly to residential and commercial spaces alike. It creates a clear hold on any transaction or occupancy until the public-health clearance condition is satisfied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to S.C. Code Regs. ch. 60 § 60-20:10 generally ensure that any unit or building confirmed or suspected to be a transmission risk for a communicable disease is taken off the market and kept unoccupied until DHEC supervises and approves remediation efforts. Compliant operators typically coordinate directly with the Department to document that the premises have been rendered non-infectious before resuming any rental, sale, or lease activity. Maintaining records of DHEC communications and clearance determinations is a common practice for demonstrating compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
S.C. Code Regs. ch. 60 § 60-20:10 establishes that tenants have a right not to be placed in a building that is a confirmed or suspected communicable-disease transmission risk without the property first being cleared by the Department. If a tenant believes a unit was offered or occupied in violation of this provision, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with DHEC, raising the violation as a defense in relevant housing proceedings, or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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