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Rent control laws limit the amount a landlord can increase rents on existing tenants. Most states have laws that prohibit local governments from enacting rent control measures. But over 180 municipalities in the United States have rent control measures—and all of them are located in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C.

The state of Oregon has a statewide rent control law that limits annual rent increases to 7% plus the increase in the consumer price index.

As of the current knowledge cutoff in 2023, South Carolina does not have rent control laws that limit the amount a landlord can increase rents on existing tenants. Unlike states such as Oregon, which has statewide rent control, or California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C., where certain municipalities have enacted rent control measures, South Carolina allows landlords to set rental prices at market rates without statutory limitations on annual increases. Landlords in South Carolina are required to provide notice to tenants before increasing rent, typically through the terms outlined in the lease agreement. It's important for tenants to review their lease agreements to understand the notice period required for rent increases.

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