When a tenant abandons premises theretofore occupied by him the landlord may enter and take possession thereof, making distraint as herein provided of any property found thereon, including the property exempt from distress by the provisions of Section 27-39-230 and the term of a tenant abandoning premises used and occupied by him as such shall be deemed ended by such abandonment. Absence from the property for fifteen days after default in the payment of rent shall be construed as abandonment.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 41-66; 1952 Code Section 41-66; 1946 (44) 2584.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 27 - Property and Conveyances
Chapter 35 - Creation, Construction, And Termination Of Leasehold Estates
Section 27-35-10. Tenancies created by oral agreement.
Section 27-35-20. Agreement for more than one year.
Section 27-35-30. Tenancies deemed month to month; exceptions.
Section 27-35-40. Use of premises without agreement or permission or by trespass; rent.
Section 27-35-50. Sale of real estate under lease.
Section 27-35-60. Validity and effect of subleases.
Section 27-35-70. Person deemed in possession of real estate.
Section 27-35-75. Lessee's obligations as to use and maintenance; lessor's right to inspect.
Section 27-35-80. Attornments by tenants.
Section 27-35-90. Time for payment of rents.
Section 27-35-100. Time of termination of farm tenancies.
Section 27-35-110. Time of expiration of agreed tenancy for term or years.
Section 27-35-120. Termination of month to month tenancy.
Section 27-35-130. Notice required for tenants at will and domestic servants.
Section 27-35-140. Failure to pay rent.
Section 27-35-150. Abandonment of premises.
Section 27-35-160. Unlawful abandonment of buildings without notice.
Section 27-35-170. Holding over following demand for possession; penalty.
Section 27-35-180. Penalty for not delivering possession after notice of intent to quit.