Sun City Hilton Head Community Association· Bluffton, South Carolina
Our initial scan found 3 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 3 public PDFs on Sun City Hilton Head Community Association’s website against current South Carolina and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
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Community Rules, Architectural & Enforcement Policies · Sec. Design Guidelines, Section 11.4 · Page 1
Design Guidelines and Penalty Schedules Posted Only on Resident Portal Without Recording by January 10 Are Unenforceable
Operative Clause · Sec. Design Guidelines, Section 11.4 (Page 1)
“Design Guidelines Amendments Adopted by Modification Committee Without County Recording — The Architectural Review / Modification Committee, with the approval of the Board of Directors, may amend,…”
Why It’s Flagged
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-30-130(B)
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 27-30-130(B) and § 27-30-120(4), all HOA rules, regulations, design guidelines, and amendments must be recorded in the county clerk of court's or register of deeds office (Beaufort and Jasper Counties for Sun City Hilton Head) by January 10 of the year following their adoption or amendment in order to be legally enforceable against homeowners.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
Amend Section Design Guidelines, Section 11.4 to conform with S.C. Code Ann. § 27-30-130(B) prior to board adoption..
REMAINING INITIAL FINDINGS & FULL DOCUMENT SET
2 Additional Issues Flagged in Initial Scan
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Official Records Retention & Member Inspection Conflict
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