S.C. Code Ann. § 27-35-110
Time of expiration of agreed tenancy for term or years
Operative Text
When there is an express agreement, either oral or written, as to the term of the tenancy of a tenant for term or for years such tenancy shall end without notice upon the last day of the agreed term.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 27-35-110, when a landlord and tenant have explicitly agreed—whether verbally or in writing—to a specific rental term, that tenancy automatically ends on the final day of the agreed period. No formal notice of termination is required from either party; the expiration of the term itself serves as the conclusion of the tenancy. This rule applies to fixed-term arrangements such as leases for a set number of months or years.
Plain English — not legal advice.
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-35-110 means that operators managing fixed-term tenancies are generally not required to issue a formal notice to vacate when the agreed lease term expires—the tenancy concludes by operation of law on the last day stated in the agreement. Compliant operators typically document the agreed end date clearly in any oral or written lease arrangement and plan property transitions around that date. Keeping clear records of the agreed term helps avoid disputes about when the tenancy concluded.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 27-35-110, tenants in a fixed-term rental arrangement should be aware that their tenancy ends automatically on the last day of the agreed term, without any additional notice from the landlord. This means a tenant is generally expected to vacate by that date unless a new agreement is reached. Tenants who have questions about how this rule applies to their lease terms may benefit from consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance.
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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