South Carolina HOA & Condo Association Laws
South Carolina condos operate under the Horizontal Property Act, and the 2018 HOA Act requires associations to record governing documents to enforce them and routes complaints through the Department of Consumer Affairs.
Which statutes apply in South Carolina?
- Condominiums
- South Carolina Horizontal Property Act (S.C. Code § 27-31-10 et seq.)
- HOAs / planned communities
- South Carolina Homeowners Association Act (S.C. Code § 27-30-110 et seq.)
Key compliance rules for South Carolina boards and managers
- Governing documents must be recorded by January 10 each year to be enforceable
- DCA collects and publishes HOA complaint data
- Magistrate courts get expanded jurisdiction for HOA disputes
Resale and disclosure requirements
No statutory resale certificate; associations provide estoppel/account statements per documents.
Running associations in South Carolina?
Portier369 handles the operational side of South Carolina compliance — official records, owner and board notices, reserve and budget tracking, violation due process, and document packages — in one platform built for community association managers.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs condo associations in South Carolina?
Condominiums in South Carolina are governed by the South Carolina Horizontal Property Act (S.C. Code § 27-31-10 et seq.). Homeowners associations and planned communities fall under the South Carolina Homeowners Association Act (S.C. Code § 27-30-110 et seq.).
Are resale disclosures required in South Carolina?
No statutory resale certificate; associations provide estoppel/account statements per documents.
What software helps South Carolina associations stay compliant?
Association management software like Portier369 supports the operational side of South Carolina compliance: maintaining official records, distributing meeting notices, tracking reserves and budgets, running violation due process with notices and hearings, and assembling resale document packages.
Nearby state guides
This guide is an educational summary, not legal advice. Statutes are amended regularly — confirm current law with an attorney licensed in South Carolina before acting.