Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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LANDLORD/TENANT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES a 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. wnen signing rental agreements, De sure you Know anu unuerstanu what you are signing. Always read over the entire lease before signing anything. 2. Be sure that any oral 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 tenaiit 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 to be 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. /. Dom lanomru anu tenant neeu iu uu a eaieiui inspeciiuii aim 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. All information taken from the Off Campus Housing Services Web site, \ which can be found at www.sa.sc.edu/rhuu/ochssproplisting.htm. f—~—ttt-Iti Ce/vhMnwM AN HISTORIC RESIDENCE Efficiency $525 One Bedroom $585 Two Bedroom $620 Rent includes all utilities and cable TV. All rates quoted are month to month. (Leases available, prices subject to change) Located across from the University Of South Carolina Horseshoe and the State Capital, Cornell Arms offers the premier location for downtown living. (803) 799-1442 1230 PENDLETON STREET COLUMBIA, SC 29201 Brand New Student Housing! Located on Pickens Street Limited Availability ; •; {3 LL ICalL Today! ^ 803-779-5888'