If you own rental property in South Carolina and a tenant reports an injury, you need to understand where your legal exposure begins and ends. Matejka Law LLC represents property owners in these situations, and this post walks you through whether a tenant can sue a landlord for injury under South Carolina law and what

If you own rental property and a tenant has left behind significant damage or unpaid rent, you may be wondering exactly what legal options you have. Matejka Law LLC wants to help answer the question, “Can a landlord sue a tenant for damages?” and discuss the procedures and pitfalls that determine whether a landlord actually

Renting a home should mean having your own private space where you feel safe and secure. But what happens if a landlord arrives without notice or enters the rental unit unexpectedly? Situations like this often leave tenants uncertain about their legal rights and wondering, “What are my privacy rights as a tenant?”  Renters have certain legal

When you rent a home, you have the right to a basic expectation of privacy, safety, and fair treatment. Unfortunately, disputes sometimes arise between landlords and tenants, and not every disagreement stays within legal boundaries. South Carolina law provides certain protections for renters, but not every uncomfortable situation qualifies as harassment. Understanding what qualifies as

Tenant Application Fraud: A Growing Threat to Modern Tenant Screening Tenant screening has always been the cornerstone of successful property management. It’s where trust begins between landlord and tenant—and where, frankly, most of your future headaches can be avoided. In recent years, however, tenant application fraud has escalated into a daily challenge for landlords and

Navigating security deposit law in South Carolina can be challenging for landlords. Understanding these laws is crucial for maintaining smooth tenant relations. This guide explains the security deposit disposition South Carolina requires and the security deposit return South Carolina landlords must complete within statutory timelines for South Carolina rentals. Security deposits serve as a financial

Tenant screening failures are one of the most common — and costly — mistakes in property management. When property managers fail to properly screen tenants, property owners face unpaid rent, legal disputes, property damage, and long-term financial loss. These failures reflect poor tenant screening and undermine property owner risk management. In South Carolina, property managers