South Carolina HOA Reviews
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HOAs in South Carolina
Homeowners Association Services LLC
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
They do not keep track of maintenance payments.
They do not keep track of maintenance payments. I recently sold a condominium managed by this HOA. I’ve paid my maintenance payments on time for years as the closing date got closer. They demanded that I prove that I paid them. I gave them my bank statement showing online bank pay to them, and they claim that wasn’t enough so they did no accounting on their own. Every time I paid them they demanded that I call my bank and get canceled checks showing I paid them. They almost held up my closing and refused to vouch that I had paid them. I finally managed to get a couple of canceled online checks, which were very difficult to obtain in the end. They backed off horrible service and they do a terrible job at keeping track and accounting your payments. Make you wonder how they operate they receive your money, but they don’t credit it on their end.
CAMS
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Does not provide documents.
Does not provide documents. Tells me to contact HOA attorney and tells old BOD I racked up a $4,000 bill. That rumor spread throughout the neighborhood. Sent me a violation notice and I asked what the exact violation is. They told me I’m expected to know our CCRs and bylaws. Impossible to communicate with. Rude and condescending. They provided their redacted contract and blacked out everything. I have a huge list!
Light Property Management Inc
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Light Management Company has not provided satisfactory homeowners association management.
Light Management Company has not provided satisfactory homeowners association management. It collects annual dues and charges late fees, yet our subdivision continues to show signs of neglect. Issues include visible trash cans, boats, basketball goals, overgrown lawns, homes in need of pressure washing, exposed telephone or cable lines, unauthorized advertising signs, and a poorly maintained front entrance. Homeowners deserve consistent enforcement of community standards, transparent communication, and clear evidence that their dues are being used to maintain and improve the neighborhood. Based on my experience, these responsibilities have not been met.
The Groves Townhomes
Columbia, South Carolina
These people are ratchet and they lie.
These people are ratchet and they lie. I have had a terrible experience living here. Management and the board have been unresponsive, dismissive, and seem to avoid taking responsibility whenever problems are reported. One ongoing issue is that board members and residents feed ducks around the property. As a result, duck droppings are everywhere—on my car, near my front door, and throughout the area. The smell is awful. The ducks also nest in the bushes by my entrance, and their eggs have been accidentally destroyed during routine landscaping because no one knew they were there. The property itself has serious maintenance issues. The roof is deteriorating, and water leaks have caused electrical problems and what appears to be black mold inside my unit. Water is running through the walls, and the condition of the building seems to be getting worse. Despite reporting these issues, I have not seen meaningful action taken. There are also nuisance problems that management refuses to address, including stray or free-roaming cats that have scratched my vehicles and damaged my car cover. If you’re considering renting or living here, I would strongly encourage you to think twice. In my experience, serious maintenance and quality-of-life issues are ignored, and getting help has been extremely frustrating.
Woodlake Village
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Our current HOA board members are a bunch of slackers.
Our current HOA board members are a bunch of slackers. They don’t endorse our rules or even know the rules about the homeowners responsibility to keep their homes and lawns maintained. The management company is just as slack as the board. Basically they don’t enforce rules, because they don’t want conflict.
FAQ
South Carolina HOA Questions
Q1:What law governs South Carolina HOAs?
South Carolina HOAs are governed by the South Carolina Homeowners Association Act (S.C. Code § 27-30-10 et seq.) for planned communities and the South Carolina Horizontal Property Act (S.C. Code § 27-31-10 et seq.) for condominiums.
Q2:Can a South Carolina HOA restrict political signs?
South Carolina law does not broadly prohibit HOAs from restricting political signs, meaning your HOA's CC&Rs may limit or ban them. Homeowners should review their governing documents, as rules on size, placement, and duration vary by association.
Q3:Are South Carolina HOA meetings required to be open to members?
Yes. Under the South Carolina Homeowners Association Act, members have the right to attend board meetings. HOAs must provide reasonable notice of meetings, and members may request access to meeting minutes and financial records.
Q4:Can a South Carolina HOA foreclose on a home for unpaid dues?
Yes. South Carolina HOAs have the authority to place a lien on a property for unpaid assessments and can pursue foreclosure to collect delinquent dues. Homeowners facing this situation should consult an attorney, as specific procedures and timelines must be followed.