Landlord Retaliation Legal Protection

Summary

In South Carolina, tenants are protected from landlord retaliation, such as eviction or threats, for up to 6 months after taking legal action. Document all interactions and consider filing a complaint with the South Carolina Consumer Affairs Division or consulting a lawyer. South Carolina Legal Services may offer free or low-cost assistance.

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I believe my landlord is retaliation against my family
Hello Chelsie, sorry to hear about your situation. Can you please tell me in which state you are located? This will help me provide you with better information as landlord-tenant laws vary by location.
South Carolina
Hello Chelsie,
In South Carolina, the law protects tenants from retaliation:
- A landlord cannot evict, increase rent, or decrease services in response to a tenant's legal actions.
- This protection lasts for 6 months.
If you believe this is happening, consider legal help.
I do. She threatening me with dss a week after she lost her court case trying to evict me
Hello Chelsie, If your landlord is retaliating by threatening with DSS, document all interactions. You may file a complaint with South Carolina Consumer Affairs Division or consult a lawyer. South Carolina Legal Services may provide free or low-cost aid.
Thank you
You're welcome, Chelsie. I'm glad I could assist you. Remember, documentation is key in these cases, and don't hesitate to seek further legal help if necessary. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.
Will do
Great, Chelsie. Stay strong and remember, you have legal rights. If you need any more information in the future, don't hesitate to reach out to FreeLawChat. Best of luck with your situation.