South Carolina H 3229: Rental agreements

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2025-2026 Bill 3229 Text of Previous Version (Dec. 06, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3229

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 
27-39-70 SO AS TO provide that LANDLORDS MAY NOT REQUIRE POTENTIAL TENANTS TO 
PROVIDE THEIR CREDIT SCORE ON A RENTAL APPLICATION OR AS A CONDITION TO A 
RENTAL AGREEMENT.

Be it enacted by the 
General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Article 1, Chapter 39, Title 27 of the S.C. Code is 
amended by adding:

 Section 
27-39-70. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a landlord in this State 
may not require a potential tenant to provide his credit score on a rental 
application or as a condition to a rental agreement.

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval 
by the Governor.

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