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Ambiguity in HOA Covenants
Anyone who has actively served on a board of directors for their homeowners association (HOA) can probably tell you just how important it is to be familiar with your HOA’s governing documents, and just how important the precise wording of those documents can be....
Condominium Insurance in SC: What’s Required? When to File?
Horizontal Property Regimes (“HPRs”), often referred to as condominiums, are legally unique developments with various laws applicable exclusively to HPRs. Determining what an HPR association’s insurance obligations are or when and if an HPR association should file a...
HOA Document Recording Under SC HOA Act
Homeowners associations (HOAs) are generally subject to a number of documents which may include, but not be limited to, declarations of covenants, bylaws, a master deed, or amendments thereto. Of course, HOAs are also subject to their state law. In 2018, South...
Attorney-Client Privilege for Homeowners Associations
Attorney-client privilege can be particularly tricky for homeowners’ associations (HOAs), which naturally have numerous board members administering the association as well as members who have certain inspection rights.
Surveillance Cameras in HOA Common Areas
HOA boards may be surprised to learn that recording sound with surveillance cameras could actually subject the HOA to serious liability even when recording video is perfectly permissible.
Be Aware of Time Constraints in HOA Architectural Review Provisions
Even if your HOA is not subject to an express time constraint on its architectural review decisions, it is still advisable to ensure that applications are reviewed and addressed within a reasonable timeframe.