Rental Property Rules in Aiken County, SC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Aiken County, South Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Aiken County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Repairs & Habitability
Aiken County's building official can order repair, vacating or demolition of any dwelling that is unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation under Chapter 15, Article IV (§§ 15-35 to 15-48). The standard reaches dilapidation, fire hazards, and missing ventilation, light or sanitary facilities in owner-occupied and rental housing alike.
Aiken County Unfit Dwelling Standards
Significant RestrictionsAiken County Code of Ordinances §§ 15-37, 15-44
Whenever the county building official finds that there exist in the county, dwellings which are unfit for human habitation due to (a) dilapidation, (b) defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents or other calamities, (c) lack of ventilation, light or sanitary facilities or (d) other conditions rendering such dwellings unsafe or unsanitary, dangerous or detrimental to the health, safety or...
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