South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 15 - Dwellings Unfit For Human Habitation
Section 31-15-310. Definitions.

For the purposes of this article:
(1) "County" shall mean that area comprising the county other than municipalities;
(2) "Public officer" shall mean the officer or officers who are authorized by ordinances adopted hereunder to exercise the powers prescribed by such ordinances;
(3) "Owner" shall mean the holder of the title in fee simple and every mortgagee of record;
(4) "Parties in interest" shall mean all individuals, associations, corporations and others who have interests of record in a dwelling and any who are in possession thereof; and
(5) "Dwelling" shall mean any building or structure, or part thereof, used and occupied for human habitation or intended to be so used and includes any outhouses and appurtenances belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 36-521; 1972 (57) 2622.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 31 - Housing and Redevelopment

Chapter 15 - Dwellings Unfit For Human Habitation

Section 31-15-10. Definitions.

Section 31-15-20. Repairing, closing, or demolishing unfit dwellings.

Section 31-15-30. Provisions permitted to be included in ordinances relating to unfit dwellings.

Section 31-15-40. Power of municipality to declare nuisances not impaired.

Section 31-15-50. Standards in ordinances for determining fitness of dwelling for human habitation.

Section 31-15-60. Service of complaints or orders; posting and filing copies.

Section 31-15-70. Rights of persons affected by orders.

Section 31-15-80. Provisions in ordinances with respect to powers of public officer.

Section 31-15-90. Sale of materials of removed or demolished dwelling.

Section 31-15-100. Funds for enforcement; estimate of amount needed.

Section 31-15-110. Establishment by municipality of commission to exercise powers of public officer.

Section 31-15-120. Article provisions are cumulative.

Section 31-15-310. Definitions.

Section 31-15-320. Repairing, closing, or demolishing unfit dwellings.

Section 31-15-330. Provisions permitted to be included in ordinances relating to unfit dwellings.

Section 31-15-340. Power of county to declare nuisances not impaired.

Section 31-15-350. Standards in ordinances for determining fitness of dwelling for human habitation.

Section 31-15-360. Service of complaints or orders; posting and filing copies.

Section 31-15-370. Rights of persons affected by orders.

Section 31-15-380. Provisions in ordinances with respect to powers of public officer.

Section 31-15-390. Sale of materials of removed or demolished dwelling.

Section 31-15-400. Article provisions are cumulative.