South Carolina eviction laws contain a provision most states do not offer: a landlord can satisfy the nonpayment notice requirement in advance, through conspicuous language in the lease itself. Landlords who use it move faster than landlords who do not, and most leases in the state do not use it.

Federal benefits are the main category of income that ordinary creditors cannot touch: Social Security, SSI, veterans benefits, federal retirement, and most public assistance. Wages are garnishable but only up to a capped percentage, and a handful of states bar wage garnishment for consumer debts entirely. Here is the full picture by income type.