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I was awarded the house in my divorce settlement in South Carolina, but I'm facing difficulties refinancing with my current mortgage company. Can the Garn-St. Germain Act be applied in this situation to help me qualify for refinancing or mortgage assumption?
I am the president of a small (5-unit) HOA, and our bylaws have not been updated since 2006. We are addressing parking rights, which are not specified in the current bylaws. A tenant has offered a parking spot to a friend who does not live on the premises, and I am concerned about liability and... View More 
I am in the process of purchasing a truck that is currently parked at a public boat landing in Oconee County, SC. The current owner has left it there, and it lacks proper tags. Can law enforcement legally impound the vehicle if it doesn't have a legal notice sticker?
Is it legal in South Carolina for the seller or the listing agent of a rental condo to require a buyer to sign up for two years of property management with their preferred management company, especially when the on-site management company takes 40% of the condo owner's net revenue? There are... View More
My mom and I own 80 acres of land. My name is on the deed, and my late father signed his half over to me in 2013. Recently, my mom sold half of the property without my signature or notice. I was told both owners need to sign to authorize a sale unless it's for their individual share. How is it... View More
I previously lived with my ex and contributed money toward his home, including sending money to catch up on the mortgage and paying for home improvements. We made these contributions around April 1, 2024, but had no written agreement. He is now selling the home for a large profit, and we no longer... View More
My grandfather passed away and willed everything, including property, to my son. After probate, the land was transferred to our name. The deceased’s stepdaughter, who was not included in the will and has no lease agreement, is living in a rundown trailer deep in the woods without power. She used... View More
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answered on Mar 6, 2025
You need a SC attorney to sue her for possession (so called eviction). It will be a difficult one to serve and execute your judgment, so do not do this yourself.
I am a legal resident of South Carolina, and my husband is currently incarcerated for CDV of a high and aggravated nature. While he is under a no-contact order and awaiting a bond hearing on the 11th, I want to serve him papers to keep him away when he is angry. Before that, I wish to retrieve my... View More
I have questions about a lease-to-own contract that allows for purchase within 6 months, assuming certain conditions are met. The agreement stipulates that on-time rent payments are necessary, and these include a sum of money intended to go toward the purchase price, which would be forfeited if the... View More
I am listed in my stepdad's will as the inheritor of the house I am currently living in. The mortgage is in his name, but the deed includes both of our names. There are no other heirs. I've been making the mortgage payments directly to him. What happens to the mortgage once he passes... View More
I live in South Carolina and have hail damage to my house. In August 2024, a company started an insurance authorization process for us. Later, I sought a second opinion from another company in case the insurance wasn't approved. However, the second company delivered materials without receiving... View More
I am a real estate investor in South Carolina dealing with issues related to estimating taxes at closing. In the last three transactions, my attorney's "best estimate" relied on the previous year's tax rate, dividing that amount based on the length of ownership for the next... View More
I moved into a newly built home in an already established neighborhood, only to discover several months later that it is across the street from a water treatment facility, which causes a bad smell. The developer did not disclose this information when I purchased the house, and there was no mention... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2025
Your question is unclear as to whether you could have seen or discovered this issue before you purchased the home. If you could see this facility, it would be up to you to investigate whether you might want to purchase a home with a location near a facility.
Even if you could not see the... View More
My father passed in 2022 and his mobile home still had a lien from GreenTree that he paid off over 20 years ago. We have no paperwork showing it was paid off. GreenTree sold to Conseco who sold to Dietech, all of which are bankrupt now. We cannot obtain a title without a lien release and we cannot... View More
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answered on Jan 20, 2025
Hire a competent SC attorney to file a Quiet Title Action that the Note is either paid off or unenforceable due to the SOL. Publication Notice could be expensive in addition to attorney fees. If MH is not worth it, then forget about it.
answered on Jan 16, 2025
The Trust document itself names/designates/controls the identity of both the trustee(s) and the successor trustee(s).
Successor trustees are named in the event that the named trustee is unable or refuses to serve.
As you have probably surmised, being designated as a trustee comes... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2025
If you as a tenant want to get out of a rent-to-own contract in South Carolina, the first step is to carefully review the agreement. Most contracts outline the process for early termination, including any penalties, notice requirements, or refund policies. Understanding these terms is essential, as... View More
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answered on Jan 7, 2025
Only in Court can you ask for contribution reimbursement, which would be a partition suit. Otherwise you will probably only get 1/2 of the proceeds, unless you get an agreement.
They basically kick us out because we inquired about a repairs that need to be done. What are my rights in south carolina. The heirs are still pending executer status, in another state they are still processing the legal ownership to be spilt with other heirs.
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answered on Dec 12, 2024
Apparently you only had lease with option to purchase, which is not a deed conveyance. You might try to file your contract/lease as a claim against the estate if there is a probate proceeding. You might also file your contract, if notarized, with your County Register as a cloud on the... View More
My mom had been doing the same. She was managing the tax payments for the property which belongs to my deceased grandmother. Its only 5 acres of land, nothing on it. I live in NC, property is in SC. Grandma lived and died in FL, my mom last lived and died in NC.
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answered on Nov 5, 2024
I would hire a NC attorney to determine heirship, then file an Affidavit of Heirship in SC. But Grandmother's death in FL might complicate the heirship equation, and demand research on FL intestate succession. The
A of H will be the owners' source of title of record.
They refuse to believe me and and his property was stolen
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answered on Nov 1, 2024
You might hire a SC attorney to search the title. Then possibly file an Ejectment or Action to Recover Personal Property by his heirs/next of kin.
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