Landlord Tenant Legal Services in South Carolina
Managing rental properties and investment portfolios requires more than handling occasional landlord tenant disputes. From entity formation and acquisitions to leases, compliance, enforcement, and long-term succession planning, property ownership involves ongoing legal, operational, and financial decisions that impact the stability of your investments.
At Matejka Law, we provide practical, solutions-driven legal counsel for property owners, investors, landlords, and property managers across South Carolina.
Your Trusted Landlord-Tenant Attorney for South Carolina Property Owners
“From the day you form your rental entity to the day you sell or pass it on — and every lease, vendor agreement, eviction, and audit in between — one firm, one relationship.”
What sets our firm apart is firsthand property management knowledge. Before becoming an attorney, Nataliya Matejka spent more than two decades managing residential and investment properties, including overseeing more than 500 properties throughout the Lowcountry. That experience shapes the practical, business-minded legal strategies we provide today.
* Additional hearings or appeals billed separately at discounted rates
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What Qualifies as Landlord Harassment?
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
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LLC for Rental Property: Benefits and Liability Protection
Introduction Owning rental property can be a powerful long-term investment—but it also comes with legal risk. In South Carolina, landlords face potential liability from tenant injuries, property disputes, unpaid rent, and lawsuits tied to property ownership. One of the most common questions landlords ask is whether an LLC for rental property makes sense. Forming a
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Understanding Tenant Application Fraud and Fair Housing Laws
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