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S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-20 – Purposes; rules of construction | Midpage
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South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 27
Chapter 40
Article 1
§ 27-40-20
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-40-20
Purposes; rules of construction
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(a) This chapter must be liberally construed and applied to promote its underlying purposes and policies.
(b) Underlying purposes and policies of this chapter are:
(1) to simplify, clarify, modernize, and revise the law governing rental of dwelling units and the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants;
(2) to encourage landlords and tenants to maintain and improve the quality of housing.