Legal Question in Real Estate Law in South Carolina

Landlord lien

I have a rental property, which was being managed, by a property management company. Reportedly, the legal tenants moved out of the home, without property notification. In addition, they subleased the property to a relative. Along with the that, the rent was delinquent. An eviction order was filed, against the legal tenants. The illegal tenant was told, allegedly, to vacate the property. However, the home was vandalized. The legal/illegal tenants have denied any knowledge of this event. In the meantime, the total damage is estimated, between $4000-$5000 dollars. The legal tenants have purchased a home. What are my options? Can I file a lien against their property?


Asked on 6/04/09, 12:17 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robin Cromer Cromer Law Office

Re: Landlord lien

You can take your claim to magistrate's court for damages of up to $7500. You cannot file a lien against someone's property in this situation. Your property insurance may cover some of these damages, so you should check on this as well.

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Answered on 6/04/09, 12:38 am


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