# S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-430: SECTION 27-40-430. Landlord to deliver possession of dwelling unit

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T27_C40_A3_S27-40-430

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-430
- **Heading:** SECTION 27-40-430. Landlord to deliver possession of dwelling unit
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 27 / Chapter 40 / Article 3 / Section 27-40-430

## Text

At the commencement of the term a landlord shall deliver possession of the premises to the tenant in compliance with the rental agreement and SECTION 27-40-440. The landlord may bring an action for possession against any person wrongfully in possession and may recover the damages provided in SECTION 27-40-760(c).

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-410 SECTION 27-40-410. Security deposits; prepaid rent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T27_C40_A3_S27-40-410.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-420 SECTION 27-40-420. Disclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T27_C40_A3_S27-40-420.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-430 SECTION 27-40-430. Landlord to deliver possession of dwelling unit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T27_C40_A3_S27-40-430.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-440 SECTION 27-40-440. Landlord to maintain premises.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T27_C40_A3_S27-40-440.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-450 SECTION 27-40-450. Limitation of liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T27_C40_A3_S27-40-450.md)

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