S.C. Code Ann. § 27-47-450
Access to common areas; utility connections and systems
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An owner shall provide access to the common areas of the park at reasonable times for the benefit of residents and their guests and maintain in proper working condition the utility connections and systems.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 27-47-450, manufactured-home park owners are required to keep common areas accessible to residents and their guests at reasonable times and to maintain utility connections and systems in proper working condition. The rule establishes two distinct duties: one related to physical access and one related to utility infrastructure upkeep. Neither duty is optional or contingent on tenant request — both are ongoing obligations imposed on the park owner by statute.
Plain English — not legal advice.
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-47-450 places affirmative, continuing obligations on park owners and managers to ensure that common areas remain accessible to residents and guests during reasonable hours and that all utility connections and systems are kept in proper working order. Compliant operators generally conduct routine inspections of utility infrastructure, address maintenance issues promptly, and avoid restricting common-area access in ways that could be deemed unreasonable. Documenting maintenance schedules and repair records is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
S.C. Code Ann. § 27-47-450 gives manufactured-home park residents a statutory right to access common areas at reasonable times and to have utility connections and systems maintained in working condition by the park owner. If an owner fails to meet either obligation — for example, by blocking common-area access or allowing utility systems to fall into disrepair — residents may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision in a legal proceeding or pursue a complaint through appropriate state or local channels. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with South Carolina manufactured-housing law can help residents understand the general options available when these duties are not being met.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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