The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, April 07, 2004, Off-Campus Housing Guide, Image 17

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TANDLORD/TENANT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Rights and Responsibilites of both Landlords and Tenants have been defined by the South Carolina Landlord Tenant Residential Act. This law describes the responsibilities of both landlords and tenants and provides remedies for both parties when the other fails to live up to their responsibilities. The following lists some of the pertinent information contained in the Landord Tenant Residential Act: 1. When signing rental agreements, be sure you know and understand what you are signing. Always read over the entire lease before signing anything. 2. Be sure that any ora! maintenance agreements are put in writing in the lease. 3. If anything is being deleted or added to the existing lease, it should be initialed by both the landlord and the tenant. 4. Always follow up any oral conversations with a landlord in writing, it can be an informal friendly note, just something to let the landord know something is "in writing” regarding your conversation. 5. In most situations, with or without a lease, both the tenant and the landord are required to give 30 day notices in writing. 6. Deposits are normally charged (usually one month's rent) and there needs tcube a designated time frame that the landlord has to return the deposit to the tenant, or provide evidence as to why all or only a portion of the deposit was not returned. The tenant is responsible for providing a forwarding address to the landlord. 7. Both landlord and tenant need to do a careful inspection and inventory of the property upon move-in. Any damage or necessary repairs need to be recorded. 8. When you are having a conflict with a landlord or tenant, remember to keep the lines of communication open. Always remain tactful. (803) 772-7472.200 Berryhill Road "Columbia, SC 29210 SPPJNC BB^AK 6NDINC? COME TO PEACHTR.EE PLACE WHER.E JPRJNC NEVER. ENDS! 4 B/R - $450.00 2 B/R - $550.00 *!_IM1T£D TIME -Committed to Strengthening the Financial Future of Students... Serving the University Family with Quality Financial Services Since 1967 Carolina Collegiate Federal Credit Union 710 Pulaski Street • Columbia, South Carolina 29201