S.C. Code Ann. § 27-47-130
Determination of jurisdiction and service of process
Operative Text
Jurisdiction and service of process must be determined pursuant to Section 27-40-130 with respect to a claim arising from a transaction to which this chapter applies.
Section 27-47-130 of South Carolina's residential rental law establishes that questions about which court has authority to hear a case, and how legal papers must be delivered to parties, are governed by the rules set out in Section 27-40-130 whenever a dispute arises under Chapter 47. In other words, this provision does not create new procedural rules but instead points to an existing framework for resolving those threshold legal questions. The cross-reference ensures consistency in how rental-related claims under this chapter are processed through the courts.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 27-47-130, property owners and managers involved in transactions covered by Chapter 47 should be aware that any legal claim arising from those transactions will follow the jurisdictional and service-of-process rules established in Section 27-40-130. Compliant operators generally maintain accurate contact information and records so that service of process can be properly completed if a dispute arises. Familiarity with the procedural framework referenced in this section helps operators understand where and how legal proceedings may be initiated against them or by them.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 27-47-130 means that if a dispute arises from a rental transaction covered by Chapter 47, the rules about which court can hear the case and how you must be formally notified of legal proceedings are determined by Section 27-40-130. Tenants who believe a landlord has violated Chapter 47 can look to that cross-referenced section to understand the proper forum and procedural requirements for bringing or responding to a claim. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices familiar with South Carolina landlord-tenant law can help explain how these procedural rules apply in practice.
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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