Our initial scan found 1 potential issues in your governing documents.
We checked the 3 public PDFs on Island West HOA’s website against current South Carolina (S.C. Code Title 27 Ch. 30 & Ch. 31) and federal HOA law—and more issues may exist depending on the documents you load.
✓Amended and Restated Declaration w…✓1st Amendment Restated Declaration…✓1st Amendment Restated Bylaws rec 3…+ Add up to 10 PDFs in Full Analysis
Amended and Restated Declaration w Exhibits rec 2 25 15 · Sec. 17.3 · Page 4
Rule-making and amendment provisions omit South Carolina statutory requirement that all governing documents, rules, regulations, and amendments be recorded in the county land records (rules by January 10 following adoption) to be enforceable under S.C. Code Ann. § 27-30-130.
Operative Clause · Sec. 17.3 (Page 4)
“Other Provisions for First Lien Holders No Priority........”
Why It’s Flagged
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-30-130(A)–(B)
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 27-30-130, governing documents must be recorded in the county clerk of court's or register of deeds' office to be enforceable, and any newly adopted or amended rules and regulations must be recorded no later than January 10th of the year following their adoption in order to continue to be enforceable.
Sample Discussion Wording for HOA Counsel
For Board & Counsel Review
1Certification and Attestation...
2Private Amenitie.....
3General.....
4Conveyance of Private Amenities Shared Costs...
5Mortgage Provisions...
6Notices of Action........
7Other Provisions for First Lien Holders No Priority........
8Notice to Association....
9Failure of Mortgagee to Respond Construction of Article XV HUD/VA Approval.....
10Changes in Common Area...
11Condemnation......
12Transfer, Partition, or Encumbrance of Common Area Miscellaneous.......
13Amendment.
14Validity and Effective Date of Amendment Exhibits.... ......36 ..36 .36 ..36 .......36 ...37 ...37 ...37 .37 .38 ...38 .
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Island West HOA & South Carolina Governing Document Audit FAQ
Answers for HOA board members, community association managers (CAMs), association legal counsel, and homeowners reviewing Island West HOA’s governing documents under S.C. Code Title 27 Ch. 30 & Ch. 31.
Homeowners & Community OverviewWhat governing documents were audited for Island West HOA in Bluffton, South Carolina?
TrueHOA Crystal AI scanned 3 public governing PDF(s) associated with Island West HOA (Bluffton, South Carolina), including Amended and Restated Declaration w Exhibits rec 2 25 15, 1st Amendment Restated Declaration rec 3 16 21, and 1st Amendment Restated Bylaws rec 3 16 21 (primary excerpt: Amended and Restated Declaration w Exhibits rec 2 25 15), parsing 141 operative clauses with exact PDF page coordinates. The audit checks CC&Rs (Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions), Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and Rules & Regulations against S.C. Code Ann. § 27-30-130(A)–(B) and South Carolina Homeowners Association Act (S.C. Code § 27-30-110) & Horizontal Property Act (§ 27-31-10).
HOA Board of DirectorsWhy did Island West HOA’s governing documents flag 1 potential compliance issues, and what should the Board do?
Older HOA Declarations, Bylaws, and Operating Rules frequently contain provisions superseded by subsequent amendments to South Carolina Homeowners Association Act (S.C. Code § 27-30-110) & Horizontal Property Act (§ 27-31-10) or federal law, or internal hierarchy conflicts where board rules contradict the recorded Declaration. The 1 flagged clauses highlight areas where Island West HOA’s Board of Directors and association counsel can proactively update policies, avoid unenforceable fine or enforcement disputes, and fulfill board fiduciary duties.
HOA & Real Estate AttorneysHow does TrueHOA Crystal AI check South Carolina HOA governing documents under S.C. Code Title 27 Ch. 30 & Ch. 31 for association counsel?
TrueHOA Crystal AI ($699 one-time for up to 10 governing PDFs) evaluates every clause against federal law (Fair Housing Act, OTARD 47 C.F.R. § 1.4000 telecommunications rules, federal solar/bankruptcy protections), South Carolina Homeowners Association Act (S.C. Code § 27-30-110) & Horizontal Property Act (§ 27-31-10), local codes, and cross-document hierarchy (Recorded Declaration > Articles > Bylaws > Rules). Every PDF page is widened by 340pt on the right margin with exact paragraph bounding boxes, statutory citations (S.C. Code Ann. § 27-30-130(A)–(B)), and non-repetitive discussion wording prepared for HOA legal counsel.
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Elections & Covenant AmendmentsHow can Island West HOA pass a CC&R or Bylaw amendment or run a certified HOA election in South Carolina?
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