Lien for unpaid assessments; right of mortgagee or purchaser acquiring title at foreclosure sale
- Statute:
- South Carolina §27-31-210 · Chapter HPA (Horizontal Property Act (S.C. Code §§ 27-31-10 to 27-31-440))
- Topic:
- Assessments · Lien and foreclosure
- Applies to:
- Condo associations
Unpaid common-expense assessments are a lien on the apartment, junior only to tax liens and recorded mortgages. The board may foreclose it like a mortgage, collect a reasonable rental after filing, and have a receiver appointed. A mortgagee or other purchaser who takes title at a mortgage foreclosure is not liable for assessments that accrued after that mortgage was recorded and before that purchaser took title — those sums become common expenses of everyone, including the new owner. There is no Florida-style six-month super-lien.
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- What does South Carolina §27-31-210 require?
- Unpaid common-expense assessments are a lien on the apartment, junior only to tax liens and recorded mortgages. The board may foreclose it like a mortgage, collect a reasonable rental after filing, and have a receiver appointed. A mortgagee or other purchaser who takes title at a mortgage foreclosure is not liable for assessments that accrued after that mortgage was recorded and before that purchaser took title — those sums become common expenses of everyone, including the new owner.
- Who does South Carolina §27-31-210 apply to?
- South Carolina §27-31-210 applies to Condo associations in South Carolina.
- What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §27-31-210?
- 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 §27-31-210?
- 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 Lien for unpaid assessments; right of mortgagee or purchaser acquiring title at foreclosure sale?
- SoShiny is built around the Florida statutes from day one. The features that help you comply with this section are part of every plan — no add-ons, no per-document fees. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of South Carolina §27-31-210 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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