Upkeep of property
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow South Carolina counties to create ordinances requiring property owners to maintain their land free of rubbish, debris, and other conditions that could be considered a public nuisance. Counties could provide notice to owners, require corrective action, and potentially place a lien on the property to cover the cost of cleanup. The ordinance’s cost would not exceed the actual expenses incurred by the county.
Key provisions
- Counties can enact ordinances regarding property upkeep.
- Ordinances must require property owners to keep their land clean.
- Ordinances can include notification requirements for property owners.
- Counties can require owners to correct conditions on their property.
- Counties can place a lien on the property to cover cleanup costs.
- The cost of cleanup cannot exceed the county’s actual expenses.
- The ordinance addresses public nuisances.
- The bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws.
Who is affected
- Property Owners
- Counties
- Residents of South Carolina
Notable changes
- Creates a new legal authority for counties to regulate property upkeep.
- Establishes a mechanism for counties to enforce property maintenance standards.
- Allows counties to pursue liens on properties to cover cleanup costs.
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