Who does South Carolina §27-31-20 apply to?

South Carolina §27-31-20 applies to Condo associations in South Carolina.

What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §27-31-20?

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 §27-31-20?

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.

South Carolina §27-31-20

Definitions

Statute:: South Carolina §27-31-20 · Chapter HPA (Horizontal Property Act (S.C. Code §§ 27-31-10 to 27-31-440))
Topic:: Definitions · Glossary
Applies to:: Condo associations

Defines apartment, building, condominium ownership, co-owner, council of co-owners, general and limited common elements, majority of co-owners (51 percent or more of the basic value computed under §27-31-60), master deed or master lease, and property. A majority of co-owners is the default quorum for decisions.

definitions; apartment; co-owner; council of co-owners; majority; master deed

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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.

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Frequently asked

What does South Carolina §27-31-20 require?: Defines apartment, building, condominium ownership, co-owner, council of co-owners, general and limited common elements, majority of co-owners (51 percent or more of the basic value computed under §27-31-60), master deed or master lease, and property. A majority of co-owners is the default quorum for decisions.
Who does South Carolina §27-31-20 apply to?: South Carolina §27-31-20 applies to Condo associations in South Carolina.
What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §27-31-20?: 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 §27-31-20?: 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 §27-31-20 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.

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