SC S0718

Recreational vehicle park operators may remove transient guests (those present with permission of a guest but not the operator) or guests who possess or deal controlled substances, disturb others' peace and enjoyment, or violate posted park rules.

Guests may also be removed for failing to pay rent at the agreed rate and time; removal cannot be based on race, color, national origin, sex, physical disability, or creed.

Property owners may request immediate sheriff removal of persons unlawfully occupying residential dwellings by filing a sworn complaint; the sheriff must verify ownership, serve a notice to vacate, and may arrest for trespassing.

Unlawful occupants who intentionally damage a residential dwelling causing $1,000 or more in damages face felony charges with fines and up to five years imprisonment.

Persons who fraudulently list, advertise, rent, or lease property they don't own, or present false documents claiming property rights, face misdemeanor charges with fines up to $1,000 and up to one year imprisonment.