Property Management
A South Carolina tenant fails to pay rent. The landlord must provide what notice before filing for eviction?
AImmediate eviction with no notice required
B5-day notice to pay rent or vacate✓ Correct
C10-day notice to pay rent or vacate
D30-day notice to vacate
Explanation
Under South Carolina's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, a landlord must provide a 5-day written notice to pay rent or vacate before filing an eviction (ejectment) action for non-payment of rent.
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