South Carolina § 27-40-660 Tenant's remedies for landlord's unlawful ouster or exclusion.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 27-40-660 — Tenant's remedies for landlord's unlawful ouster or exclusion.

South Carolina § 27-40-660

Title 27PROPERTY AND CONVEYANCES

Ch. 40RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

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S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-660 (2026).

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If a landlord unlawfully removes or excludes the tenant from the premises, or wilfully diminishes services to tenant by interrupting or causing interruption of essential services, the tenant may recover possession or terminate the rental agreement and, in either case, recover an amount equal to three months' periodic rent or twice the actual damages sustained by him, whichever is greater, and reasonable attorney's fees. If the rental agreement is terminated the landlord shall return security recoverable under SECTION 27-40-410.

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If a landlord unlawfully removes or excludes the tenant from the premises, or wilfully diminishes services to tenant by interrupting or causing interruption of essential services, the tenant may recover possession or terminate the rental agreement and, in either case, recover an amount equal to three months' periodic rent or twice the actual damages sustained by him, whichever is greater, and reasonable attorney's fees. If the rental agreement is terminated the landlord shall return security recoverable under SECTION 27-40-410.