S0887: Tenant Right to Counsel

Legislative Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 27-40-680 So As To Provide That A Tenant Has The Right To Counsel In An Eviction Proceeding Between The Tenant And A Landlord And To Authorize The Court To Appoint Counsel To Defend A Tenant If It Determines The Tenant Is Unable To Financially Retain Adequate Legal Counsel.