Surge in HOA complaints fuels calls for regulation

Consumer complaints against South Carolina homeowner associations (HOAs) have quadrupled since 2018, with 365 verified complaints in 2023 primarily from Horry, Richland, and Charleston counties. The main issues involve enforcement of covenants, maintenance, and fee disputes, prompting calls for stronger regulation. S.C. Sen. Darrell Jackson and others are advocating for more robust oversight and reforms, especially to prevent HOA foreclosures over unpaid fines.

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