South Carolina property managers play a critical role in protecting homeowners, supporting local economies, and ensuring properties are managed responsibly under state law. As licensed professionals, property managers are held accountable for the homes they manage, the guests who stay in them, and the financial handling of each reservation. However, under the current system, there are situations where property managers remain responsible but do not control the transaction when bookings are made through certain platforms.
This creates a gap where responsibility and control are not aligned.
HB 3876 is designed to address this issue by ensuring that when a licensed South Carolina property manager is responsible for a property, they can operate under one consistent system across all bookings. This supports better accountability, consistency, and protection for homeowners and local businesses.
The South Carolina Senate will be voting soon, and your voice as a licensed professional matters.
Taking a few minutes to contact Senators and share your perspective can help ensure they clearly understand the importance of this bill and its impact on homeowners, local businesses, and communities across the state.
Step 1: Open the form
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/email.php?T=M&C=SMEMBERS
Step 2: Fill in your information (Name, SC Address, Phone, Email)
Step 3: Copy & paste this message where it says “Subject”: Support for HB 3876 – Aligning Responsibility and Control in South Carolina
Step 4: Copy & paste this message where it says “Message”:
Dear Senator,
I respectfully ask for your support by voting YES on HB 3876.
As a licensed South Carolina property manager, I am legally responsible for the properties I manage, the guests, and the financial handling of each reservation. However, today there is a clear gap. While we are responsible for the property, on some platform bookings we do not control the transaction. That disconnect creates inconsistency, risk, and inefficiency.
HB 3876 fixes this by aligning responsibility with control and allowing one consistent system across all bookings.
This matters for several reasons. It protects homeowners, as we manage properties as investments on behalf of owners who rely on us for accountability and protection. It ensures consistency, as one property should not operate under two different systems depending on where the booking comes from. It also strengthens local business, as property managers are South Carolina businesses that provide local jobs and support our communities.
Being responsible for taxes is not the same as being responsible for the property. Licensed property managers remain the party accountable to the homeowner and to the State.
HB 3876 ensures the system reflects that reality.
This bill does not create new regulation, does not impact self-managed homeowners, and does not restrict platforms. It simply ensures that the party responsible under South Carolina law can fully do their job.
At its core, this is common sense. If we are responsible, we should be in control.
I respectfully ask for your support of HB 3876.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
NEXT STEP… CONTACT YOUR HOMEOWNERS
Now that you have taken action as a property managers and provide the South Carolina business owner perspective, it is time to mobilize your homeowners. This step is crucial and provides support from another key stakeholder in this bill, your homeowners.
Please use the template below to create an email to all of your homeowners and provide them with the link to also contact all South Carolina Senators.
Subject Line: Protect Your Property – HB 3876
Dear Homeowner,
We wanted to reach out regarding an important issue that directly impacts your property and how it is managed.
As your licensed South Carolina property manager, we are responsible for your home, your guests, and how your rental is handled. That responsibility is defined under state law.
However, today, on some bookings made through online platforms, we do not always control the transaction—even though we are still responsible.
That creates a gap where the person responsible for your property is not always the one in control.
HB 3876 is designed to fix that.
It ensures that the professional you hired to manage and protect your property can do so consistently across all bookings—no matter where they come from.
This matters because it:
- Protects your investment
- Ensures consistent management of your property
- Keeps accountability with a licensed South Carolina professional
You may see messaging that suggests this bill impacts homeowners. It does not. If you manage your own property, nothing changes.
We need your help
The South Carolina Senate will be voting soon, and homeowner voices matter. This support will only take 2 minutes of your time!
Follow These Steps to Contact the SC Senate
Your support makes a real difference—not just for our business, but for protecting your property and ensuring it is managed the right way.
If you have any questions, we are always here to help.
Thank you,
[Your Name / PM Company Name]