South Carolina Property Management
Practice Questions & Answers (2026)
Property management questions on the South Carolina exam cover both the practical aspects of managing rental properties and the landlord-tenant law specific to South Carolina. The South Carolina Real Estate Commission tests security deposit limits, required notice periods for entry and termination, habitability standards, and the property manager's fiduciary duties. South Carolina's landlord-tenant law has specific provisions — including notice requirements and tenant protections — that differ from what national study materials cover. These questions often involve scenarios where a property manager must navigate competing obligations to the owner-client and the tenant.
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Q1. In South Carolina, a property manager who collects rent and negotiates leases on behalf of others must hold:
Explanation
South Carolina requires a real estate license (or property management license) to collect rent, negotiate leases, or manage property for others for compensation.
Q2. Under the South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, a landlord must give how much notice before entering a tenant's unit for non-emergency repairs?
Explanation
South Carolina's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act requires landlords to provide at least 24 hours notice before entering a tenant's dwelling unit for non-emergency repairs or inspections.
Q3. A South Carolina landlord must return a security deposit within how many days after a tenant vacates?
Explanation
Under South Carolina law, a landlord must return the security deposit (or provide an itemized list of deductions) within 30 days of the tenant vacating the property.
Q4. Which document outlines the rights and responsibilities of both landlord and tenant in a South Carolina rental?
Explanation
The lease or rental agreement is the contract that outlines the terms of the tenancy, including rent, duration, responsibilities, and rights of both landlord and tenant.
Q5. In South Carolina, which type of lease has no fixed end date and renews automatically each rent period?
Explanation
A periodic tenancy (e.g., month-to-month) automatically renews each period until terminated by proper notice from either party. Common notice required is one full rental period.
Q6. A South Carolina property manager's primary duty is to:
Explanation
A property manager is a fiduciary agent of the property owner and must act in the owner's best interests, including proper maintenance, legal compliance, and sound financial management.
Q7. In South Carolina, 'constructive eviction' occurs when:
Explanation
Constructive eviction occurs when a landlord's actions or inactions make the premises uninhabitable, effectively forcing the tenant to leave. The tenant may be relieved of rent obligations.
Q8. A property manager in South Carolina must maintain tenant security deposits in:
Explanation
Security deposits must be kept in a separate, federally insured trust account to protect tenant funds from commingling with operating funds. This is a fiduciary requirement.
Q9. A South Carolina tenant fails to pay rent. The landlord must provide what notice before filing for eviction?
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.
Q10. Which of the following expenses would typically be included in a property management operating budget?
Explanation
A property management operating budget includes operating expenses such as maintenance and repairs, insurance premiums, property taxes, utilities, and management fees. Debt service (mortgage) may be shown separately.
Q11. A South Carolina property management agreement is a contract between the:
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