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S.C. Code Ann. § 27-31-200

Unpaid assessments; payment upon sale

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On a sale or conveyance, unpaid assessments must be paid from the proceeds ahead of other charges, except tax liens and duly recorded mortgages.
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Upon the sale or conveyance of an apartment, all unpaid assessments against a co-owner for his pro rata share in the expenses to which SECTION 27-31-190 refers shall first be paid out of the sales price or by the acquirer in preference over any other assessments or charges of whatever nature except the following: (a) Assessments, liens and charges for taxes past due and unpaid on the apartment; and (b) Payments due under mortgage instruments or encumbrances duly recorded.

S.C. Code Ann. § 27-31-200

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