Horry County tops annual statewide HOA complaints

Horry County recorded the highest number of homeowner association (HOA) complaints in South Carolina in 2025, with 140 filed, according to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs. Statewide, HOA complaints have risen 176% since 2019, with 586 complaints reported across 23 counties in 2025. Many concerns involved issues such as enforcement of bylaws, access to records, disputes over fees and assessments, maintenance problems, and board transparency. Several communities received multiple complaints, with River Oaks Golf Villas HOA reporting the highest total in the county.

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