Property Management
Under South Carolina law, a residential landlord who fails to maintain habitable premises may face:
ANo consequences since landlords set their own standards
BTenant remedies including repair-and-deduct, rent withholding, or lease termination✓ Correct
COnly criminal penalties
DA mandatory 90-day notice before any action
Explanation
Under the SC Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, if a landlord fails to maintain habitable conditions, tenants may have remedies including repairing the issue and deducting costs, withholding rent, or terminating the lease after proper notice.
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