Definitions
- Statute:
- South Carolina §27-30-120 · Chapter HOA (South Carolina Homeowners Association Act (S.C. Code §§ 27-30-110 to 27-30-340))
- Topic:
- Definitions · Glossary
- Applies to:
- HOA associations
Defines board, declarant, declaration, governing documents, homeowner, homeowners association, management company, and unit (an apartment in a horizontal property regime or a lot in a subdivision). Timeshare plans under Chapter 32 are not associations under this article.
📄 Read the official text at scstatehouse.gov →
How SoShiny helps with Definitions
SoShiny implements these statutory definitions across the platform — when a section refers to "unit owner," "member," "voting interest," or "official record," SoShiny uses the same definition in the data model.
See the feature → Start freeFrequently asked
- What does South Carolina §27-30-120 require?
- Defines board, declarant, declaration, governing documents, homeowner, homeowners association, management company, and unit (an apartment in a horizontal property regime or a lot in a subdivision). Timeshare plans under Chapter 32 are not associations under this article.
- Who does South Carolina §27-30-120 apply to?
- South Carolina §27-30-120 applies to HOA associations in South Carolina.
- What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §27-30-120?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for South Carolina community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of South Carolina §27-30-120?
- The official text is published by the South Carolina General Assembly at scstatehouse.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Definitions?
- SoShiny implements these statutory definitions across the platform — when a section refers to "unit owner," "member," "voting interest," or "official record," SoShiny uses the same definition in the data model. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of South Carolina §27-30-120 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a South Carolina-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
Stay current on South Carolina association law.
Get the free quick-reference guide plus a heads-up when the statutes that govern your community change.
Don’t run your HOA on spreadsheets.
Start your community free →