Real estate is often one of the most valuable assets a person or business can own. Unfortunately, disputes over property rights are common and can quickly become complex and contentious. Whether the issue involves family-owned land, commercial property, or residential real estate, South Carolina property law provides specific remedies—but navigating them requires experienced legal guidance.

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Our firm assists clients with a wide range of property disputes, including, but not limited to:

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• Partitions

When multiple people co-own property, disagreements may arise over how the land should be used, maintained, or sold. A partition action allows the court to physically divide the property among the owners (partition in kind) or order the sale of the property and distribute the proceeds (partition by sale).

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• Easements & Rights of Way

Disputes often arise over access to land, utility rights, or shared driveways. We help establish, interpret, and enforce easements, as well as defend against improper claims to use of your property.

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• Boundary Disputes

Conflicting surveys, unclear deeds, and encroachments can all lead to boundary disputes between neighbors. Our firm works with surveyors, title professionals, and the courts to resolve these conflicts and protect your property rights.

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• Quiet Title Actions

When ownership of property is uncertain—due to old claims, unclear deeds, tax sales, or inheritance issues—a quiet title action can clear the record and establish clean ownership. This is often necessary to sell or refinance property.

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• Adverse Possession & Trespass

We represent clients in disputes involving adverse possession claims, encroachments, and trespassing, ensuring that rightful property owners maintain control over their land.

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• Homeowners Associations & Property Managers

Property managers and homeowners’ associations (HOAs) face unique legal challenges.  We regularly assist with:

• Drafting, amending, and enforcing covenants and restrictions

• Collection of unpaid assessments dues and liens

• Disputes with homeowners over enforcement of restrictions and property use

• Interpretation of governing documents and bylaws

• Advising boards on compliance with South Carolina laws and best practices

• Resolving conflicts between HOAs, developers, and homeowners

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• ​Zoning, Rezoning & Land Use Disputes

Zoning and rezoning issues are often highly political, involving public hearings, opposition from community members, and multiple layers of government review. Having experienced counsel increases the chances of success and helps protect your investment.  Our firm helps with:

• Rezoning Applications – Guiding clients through the rezoning process before planning boards, zoning commissions, and local councils.

• Special Use Permits & Variances – Securing approvals when land use requires exceptions to local zoning ordinances.

• Development & Redevelopment Projects – Helping developers comply with zoning codes and obtain necessary approvals.

• Opposing or Defending Zoning Challenges – Representing property owners, HOAs, or developers in disputes with municipalities or neighbors over proposed land use changes.

• Regulatory Compliance – Advising businesses and property managers on compliance with zoning, land use, and building regulations.

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