What happens if the tenant pays rent on the 5th day after an eviction notice has been served?

When a tenant pays the rent after an eviction notice has been served, it is important to understand the legal context surrounding the eviction process. In South Carolina, if a tenant pays the back rent before the landlord has taken further legal actions, the landlord is generally unable to proceed with the eviction. The payment effectively nullifies the basis for the eviction, which is the tenant's failure to pay rent.

This principle is rooted in the idea that fulfilling obligations under the lease agreement, in this case, paying the rent—even if it is after a notice has been issued—can reinstate the tenant's rights under that agreement. Therefore, if the tenant makes the payment, the eviction cannot move forward as the landlord must acknowledge the payment as a valid response to the breach of the rental agreement.

The other options present scenarios that do not align with standard practices in property management. For instance, reinstating the rental agreement or proceeding with an appeal are not applicable in this situation.