South Carolina Articles

Five Factors a Court Will Likely Consider to Determine Validity and Enforceability of Amendments Recorded by Developers (SC)

The 2006 Court of Appeals case of Queens Grant II Horizontal Property Regime vs. Greenwood Development Corporation (368 S.C. 342)…

3 months ago

Association Common Area Can Be Foreclosed and Sold to a Third Party for Unpaid Property Tax (NC/SC)

Our office has had two situations in the last six months where an association failed to pay property taxes on…

5 months ago

Persimmon Hill – Huge Impact on South Carolina Construction and Insurance Industries

The Persimmon Hill decision is one of the most impactful South Carolina insurance coverage decisions in years. The 58-page opinion…

5 months ago

South Carolina Court Alters Time-on-Risk Approach, Holds Insurer Responsible for Unresponsive Insured’s Defense

The South Carolina Court of Appeals recently affirmed a $27.3 million judgment against an insurer. It held that the insurer…

5 months ago

South Carolina Short Term Rentals

The number of South Carolina short term rentals has steadily increased with each passing year. Homeowners and landlords, though, should…

5 months ago

Essential Cool Weather Maintenance Tasks for Community Associations

As the leaves start to fall and the temperature begins dropping, fall and early winter present an excellent opportunity for…

6 months ago

Creating a Safe and Festive Holiday Season in Your Community

Homeowner’s associations (HOAs) are crucial in fostering a sense of community and maintaining property values. As the holiday season approaches,…

6 months ago

Essential Fall Maintenance Tasks for Community Associations

As the leaves change color and the temperature begins dropping, fall presents an excellent opportunity for community associations to prepare…

6 months ago

Is It Okay for Our Association to Have a Social Budget?

For many community associations, it is either the middle of budgeting season, or they have just completed this financial review…

7 months ago

Keys to Effective Homeowner Association (HOA) Leadership

I recently facilitated an election at a contentious HOA meeting. The lone board member called a special meeting to fill…

8 months ago