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South Carolina Late Fee Calculator
Calculate the maximum late fee you can legally charge in South Carolina. Check grace periods, fee caps, and compliance with South Carolina state law.
Your Late Fee
$75.00
South Carolina has no statutory cap on late fees. Your fee should be "reasonable" and specified in the lease.
Rent + Fee
$1,575.00
Grace Period
None required
South Carolina Late Fee Law
Grace period: No grace period required
Fee cap: No statutory cap
Daily fees: Allowed
No statutory cap. Must be in lease.
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South Carolina does not require a grace period by law, but most landlords include one in the lease. There is no statutory cap on late fees, but they must be "reasonable" and specified in the lease.
Use the calculator above to check if your proposed late fee complies with South Carolina law. Need more tools? Try our prorated rent calculator or rent estimate tool.
For a complete guide to South Carolina landlord-tenant law, read our South Carolina Landlord-Tenant Law 2026 guide.