South Carolina’s squatter law gives homeowners a faster court path - MSN
South Carolina enacted a new law providing homeowners with a faster court process to remove squatters, which directly impacts HOA and condo boards in the state by clarifying legal procedures for dealing with unauthorized occupants.
Aforeworn detected this change in the HOA & Condo Board Rules space on July 19, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Self-managed boards and management companies in South Carolina should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately; law is in effect.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors HOA & Condo Board Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
South Carolina’s squatter law now allows homeowners to use an expedited court process to remove squatters, reducing the time and cost of eviction.
Who it affects
Self-managed boards and management companies in South Carolina
What you must do
Update board policies and procedures for handling squatter situations to align with the new expedited court process.
Deadline
Immediately; law is in effect.
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