Bill > S0056

This bill amends South Carolina law regarding tenant ejectment by modifying Section 27-37-100 to provide additional protections for tenants in legal proceedings. Specifically, the bill maintains the existing requirement that if a verdict is issued in favor of a plaintiff (typically a landlord), the magistrate must issue a writ of ejectment within five days, which will be executed by a constable, special constable, or county sheriff. The key change is that the judge now has the discretion to seal the writ of ejectment, preventing it from becoming a public record that could negatively impact the tenant's credit worthiness. This provision aims to mitigate long-term financial consequences for tenants who lose an ejectment case, recognizing that such legal proceedings can have significant and lasting personal and economic repercussions. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving the Governor's approval, potentially offering tenants a measure of protection against enduring credit damage from an ejectment verdict.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=56&session=126&summary=B