Rights and duties of owners, landlords, and tenants when rental units are converted to condominiums; notices; offers; vacation; phased conversions
- Statute:
- South Carolina §27-31-420 · Chapter HPA (Horizontal Property Act (S.C. Code §§ 27-31-10 to 27-31-440))
- Topic:
- Member Rights · Tenant protections
- Applies to:
- Condo associations
Within 30 days after recording the master deed the owner must give each tenant in possession the §27-31-430 disclosure, written notice of the conversion, and an offer to buy the occupied apartment on terms at least as favorable as those offered to outside buyers. The tenant has 60 days to accept and need not vacate until the lease ends or 120 days after notice (90 days if the tenant is under 60), whichever is longer. Phased conversions require a new notice for each building.
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- What does South Carolina §27-31-420 require?
- Within 30 days after recording the master deed the owner must give each tenant in possession the §27-31-430 disclosure, written notice of the conversion, and an offer to buy the occupied apartment on terms at least as favorable as those offered to outside buyers. The tenant has 60 days to accept and need not vacate until the lease ends or 120 days after notice (90 days if the tenant is under 60), whichever is longer. Phased conversions require a new notice for each building.
- Who does South Carolina §27-31-420 apply to?
- South Carolina §27-31-420 applies to Condo associations in South Carolina.
- What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §27-31-420?
- 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 §27-31-420?
- 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 Rights and duties of owners, landlords, and tenants when rental units are converted to condominiums; notices; offers; vacation; phased conversions?
- SoShiny tracks every member, owner, and renter at the unit level with the contact details and access rights this statute protects. Privacy-respecting by default, with statutory directory disclosures and opt-outs handled per-member. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of South Carolina §27-31-420 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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