Community Association Law

The members of South Carolina Legislative Action Committee (SC-LAC) reviewed Senate Bill 277 which was introduced during last year’s legislative session.

S-277 has had its second reading as of today. This bill originally was designed to give Community Associations a limited priority lien over other creditors. S-277 has since been amended in scope to provide a measure of protection to a community association during a tax sale. It obligates the new owner to pay documented liens. If the tax sale is unsuccessful, records of continuing obligations to the community association will be maintained and paid by the person or entity who eventually buys the property. Although not a priority lien bill, S-277 protects the interests of community associations and is recommended for passage by the SC-LAC.

Please contact you legislators and ask them to support S-277. Thank you for your assistance.

Click here to visit the SC-CAI homepage.

 

Charleston lawyers representing homeowners associations and boards

The Community Association Law Practice Group at Young Clement Rivers, LLP provides comprehensive legal representation to homeowners associations (HOAs), community association boards, management companies, property managers, and others in condominium, townhome, and other planned communities.

Group chair Joseph E. DaPore is a member of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) and is one of the attorneys on the CAI’s South Carolina Legislative Action Committee.

Offering experienced legal counsel to homeowner communities

The group provides legal counsel to numerous homeowners associations in and around Charleston on matters including:

  • Homeowner dispute resolution
  • Debt and foreclosure issues
  • Liens
  • Assessment collection
  • Enforcement of restrictions and covenants
  • Construction defects
  • Warranty claims
  • Financing issues
  • Disputes with government entities
  • Road maintenance
  • Voting rights
  • Drafting and review of governing documents, master deeds, and bylaws
  • Amending documents
  • Escrow agreements
  • Disputes over payment of dues
  • Serving as general counsel for boards of directors
  • Resale disclosure
  • HOA rights and authority
  • Foreclosure actions

The group’s attorneys have a thorough understanding of the Non-Profit Association Act and the Horizontal Property Act governing condominium developments. They assist clients in keeping current on all HOA laws and regulations. The group includes experienced litigators and negotiators with extensive experience in mediation, arbitration, and other alternative forms of dispute resolution.

Practice group attorneys

Contact Young Clement Rivers, LLP

To talk to one of Young Clement Rivers, LLP’s seasoned South Carolina advocates, call (888) 341-0302 or contact the firm online.