In case any tenant shall give notice in writing of his intention to quit the premises rented by him and shall not accordingly deliver up the possession at the time in such notice contained, the tenant, his executors or administrators, shall pay to the landlord double the rent which he otherwise would have been liable to pay. But nothing herein contained shall be construed to give such tenant a right to discontinue or determine his tenancy by such notice in any other manner than according to the laws of force at the time of giving such notice.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 41-73; 1952 Code Section 41-73; 1942 Code Section 8814; 1932 Code Section 8814; Civ. C. '22 Section 5280; Civ. C. '12 Section 3510; Civ. C. '02 Section 2424; G. S. 1820; R. S. 1940; 1712 (2) 578; 1808 (5) 565.
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.