Disclosure of physical condition of building
- Statute:
- South Carolina §27-31-430 · Chapter HPA (Horizontal Property Act (S.C. Code §§ 27-31-10 to 27-31-440))
- Topic:
- Records & Disclosure · Conversion disclosure
- Applies to:
- Condo associations
Within 30 days of recording, the converter must give every prospective purchaser (including tenants in possession) an independent South Carolina architect's or engineer's written report on the present condition of the general common elements, a good-faith estimate of remaining useful life, uncured building-code notices, and the estimated cost to cure. Failure is a South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act violation. The useful-life estimate is not a warranty.
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- What does South Carolina §27-31-430 require?
- Within 30 days of recording, the converter must give every prospective purchaser (including tenants in possession) an independent South Carolina architect's or engineer's written report on the present condition of the general common elements, a good-faith estimate of remaining useful life, uncured building-code notices, and the estimated cost to cure. Failure is a South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act violation. The useful-life estimate is not a warranty.
- Who does South Carolina §27-31-430 apply to?
- South Carolina §27-31-430 applies to Condo associations in South Carolina.
- What happens if our condo doesn't comply with §27-31-430?
- 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 §27-31-430?
- 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 Disclosure of physical condition of building?
- SoShiny gives every owner instant, permissioned access to the official records this statute requires — searchable, audit-logged, and exportable for state inspections. The records survive every board turnover because they live in one place, not in someone's inbox. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of South Carolina §27-31-430 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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