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  • Neighbors concerned over giant hole in Richland County neighborhood (SC) April 24, 2024
    Neighbors in one Richland County neighborhood are banding together to try and fix a water drainage problem that has caused a massive hole in one woman’s backyard.  The large hole is in the Cameron Ridge Subdivision right off Caughman Road.  Robin Odems and her neighbors tell WIS News 10 the hole in her backyard has been a problem for almost a year.    Read the article…………………………….
  • Residents question fire safety after 2-alarm fire in Carolina Forest condo complex (SC) April 9, 2024
    After a two-alarm fire ripped through a River Oaks condo Saturday morning, nearby residents are questioning their safety saying they didn’t even know it was happening.  River Oaks residents claim they didn’t realize the roof of their condo building was on fire Saturday morning until a neighbor came banging on their doors.    Read the article…………………………….
  • Goodbye turf grass: HOA embraces native plants for their gnarly roots March 28, 2024
    When James McKee became president of his community’s homeowners association three years ago, he did it for the stormwater ponds.  The 13 ponds in Seaside Farms provide protection against flooding by storing excess stormwater, but McKee was surprised to learn that their main function is to clean the water.     Read the article…………………………….
  • Employee accused of stealing over $200,000 from HOA in Anderson Co. (SC) March 26, 2024
    An employee is accused of stealing over $200,000 from a homeowners association in Anderson County.  According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, detectives met with the Overlook Homeowners Association President after he noticed a large amount of money was missing from the association’s account.   Read the article…………………………….
  • Editorial: SC is getting more HOA complaints than ever; it should act on them March 4, 2024
    Most anyone driving past the small garden planted in the front yard of Craig and Jamie Bussard’s James Island house at 1530 Ocean Neighbors Blvd. would think, “Is this really what all the fuss is all about?” if they even noticed the few small plants in a fresh bed of wood chips. That’s why the neighborhood homeowners association’s order to remove the small rain garden and put down sod in its place seems so bizarre and petty.   Read the article…………………………….
  • Homeowners fight to keep rain garden in flood-prone James Island yard; can HOA be stopped? (SC) February 27, 2024
    Whenever it rained, Craig and Jamie Bussard knew their yard would flood.  It became saturated every time the skies opened up ever since they moved into their home on Ocean Neighbors Boulevard in 2015.  Over time, the Bussards just accepted it as their reality.  But then they saw a way out: plant a rain garden, a round space where native plants would soak up the downpour.   Read the article…………………………….
  • ‘Don’t see it slowing down:’ SC Consumer Affairs say Horry Co. HOA complaints on the rise February 14, 2024
    Horry County leads South Carolina in the number of Homeowner Association complaints, according to a recent report by the South Carolina Dept. of Consumer Affairs.  The report shows consumers raised nearly 700 concerns with HOAs in 2023.   Read the article…………………………….

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South Carolina Condo & HOA Articles

  • Foreclosure Bill Passed House, Now in Senate—Potential Impacts on Your HOA (SC)
    As recently reported in previous articles, the South Carolina Legislature is considering a bill that impacts the ability of community associations to collect assessments from non-paying members of their communities. As originally drafted, the bill would have eliminated a community association’s ability to foreclose.  Read the article…………………………….
  • FTC Votes to bar Most Noncompetition Agreements, But Don’t Throw Out Your Noncompete Yet!
    The Federal Trade Commission (often referred to as the “FTC”) voted today to bar non-competition agreements or “noncompetes,” both retroactively (for all but top corporate officials and senior executives holding a policy-making position and making not less than $151,164 annually) and in the future.   Read the article…………………………….
  • Creating an Emergency Event Strategy for Your HOA
    Having a well-thought-out emergency plan is paramount for any community facing unforeseen circumstances. Anticipating every possible scenario may seem daunting, but establishing a plan that is adaptable to various emergencies can alleviate stress for board members and ensure a smoother response process. Moreover, tailoring your plan to address these risks is prudent if your area is susceptible to specific natural disasters.   Read the article…………………………….
  • Spring Has Sprung! Is Your Community Association Ready?
    Spring has sprung! Which means that community associations through North and South Carolina will begin seeing increased community traffic, amenity use (including use of playgrounds, pools, tennis and pickleball courts), and increased social events. So, is your community ready.   Read the article…………………………….
  • Mastering ARC Applications: Best Practices for HOA Board Members
    If you’re part of a community association board, you will become familiar with Architectural Control – the process for reviewing and approving additions or exterior modification requests for homes within the community. Whether the board is tasked with managing the process or delegated to an Architectural Review Committee (ARC) or Architectural Review Board (ARB), you know the challenges it can present. But fear not!   Read the article…………………………….
  • Legislative Update—Proposed Changes to H 3180 Could Impact HOAs (SC)
    As recently mentioned here on March 28, 2024, the South Carolina Legislature is currently considering a bill that impacts the ability of community associations to collect assessments from non-paying members of their communities. As originally drafted, House Bill 3180 would have eliminated any HOA’s ability to foreclose its lien when someone didn’t pay their assessments.   Read the article…………………………….
  • South Carolina Legislature Considering Two HOA Bills
    Two bills, one dealing with the foreclosure process for homeowners associations and one dealing with HAM radios, have received attention from the South Carolina House of Representatives in the past weeks and are gaining momentum. On March 26, 2024, a subcommittee hearing took place at which both bills were considered.   Read the article…………………………….

South Carolina Article Archives

 

South Carolina Laws

CHAPTER 31 – HORIZONTAL PROPERTY ACT

CHAPTER 30 – SOUTH CAROLINA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION ACT

CHAPTER 50 – THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY CONDITION DISCLOSURE ACT

Other Resouces on State Web Site

Homeowners Association Complaint Reports

Homeowners Association (HOA) Information

Homeowners Association (HOA) Education: SC Laws

HOA Complaints (scroll down to “File an HOA Complaint”)

Homeowners Association Complaint Reports

South Carolina Condo & HOA Resources

Community Associations Institute – South Carolina Chapter

 

 

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