S.C. Code Ann. § 27-39-340
Persons who may be purchasers at sale
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The landlord or any other person may become a purchaser at a sale of chattels under a distress warrant.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 27-39-340, when personal property (chattels) is sold pursuant to a distress warrant proceeding, the law does not restrict who may bid and buy at that sale. A landlord is explicitly permitted to participate as a purchaser alongside any other member of the public. This provision removes any common-law concern that a creditor-landlord would be disqualified from bidding on the distrained goods.
Plain English — not legal advice.
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-39-340 clarifies that a landlord who has initiated a distress warrant proceeding is not barred from bidding on the tenant's chattels at the resulting sale. Compliant operators who pursue distress warrant remedies generally ensure that the entire sale process—including any landlord participation as a bidder—follows the procedural requirements set out elsewhere in Chapter 39. Keeping clear records of the sale price and the identity of the purchaser is a practice commonly associated with transparent distress proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-39-340 means that if your personal property is sold under a distress warrant, your landlord is legally allowed to be the one who purchases those goods at the sale. Tenants in this situation may want to understand the full distress warrant process under S.C. Code Ann. Title 27, Chapter 39, including any rights to challenge the warrant or the sale itself. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help explain what procedural protections may apply and what options exist for contesting a distress proceeding.
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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