This workshop reviews a tool SC Legal Services has developed to assist selfrepresented persons understand the eviction process in South Carolina. We will look at what the legal process is for evictions, some common defenses and other issues that come up in these cases, and practical tips on how to prepare for court or present a case.

Access the classroom here: https://www.learnthelaw.org/group/502...

Chapters:

0:00 Intro
2:52 How the Classroom was Put Together
6:08 Eviction Process Summary
11:37 What Laws Apply
13:47 What Are the Reasons a Tenant Can Be Evicted?
17:44 What Does the Landlord Have to do Before Filing an Eviction
23:22 How Does an Eviction Lawsuit Start?
25:44 Serving and Responding to the Rule to Vacate
29:41 Possible Defense to an Eviction
31:30 What if I am Buying the Property, not Leasing it?
35:08 What if the Landlord has not Made Repairs?
42:28 Landlord Turned me Out, What are my Rights?
43:35 Landlord retaliated
46:33 How to Prepare for Court
51:09 Can I get a Jury Trial?
52:55 Mediation
54:04 What Happens When I go to Court?
56:20 If I lose the Eviction Hearing, When Can I be Put Out?
57:53 What Can I do if I Lose but Disagree with Decision?
1:00:03 If I File an Appeal, Can I Still be Put Out?
1:00:22 Forms and Materials