The South Carolina state government regularly publishes a current version of the SC Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement (SC RPCDS aka SCR230 aka the seller disclosure) in order to help protect sellers, buyers, and licensees in residential real estate transactions.
There have been several court cases supporting the SC RPCDS purpose.
One was published by the SC Courts in May 2025: https://www.sccourts.org/media/opinions/HTMLFiles/SC/28274.pdf
For risk management reasons, always try to have a SC RPCDS (aka seller disclosure form) in the transaction. The residential contract SCR310 has a section on the SC RPCDS.
License law and NAR ethics require disclosing known material facts about the property and transaction. The SC RPCDS is a form that can help with risk management when the sellers properly fill out their seller disclosure.
The SC RPCDS includes a page on the HOA, COA, property owners association issues when those issues apply to the property and transaction.
While there are some very limited exceptions to using the SC RPCDS, it is best to always call the SCR legal hotline at 803-772-5206 and info when you have seller disclosure questions. Always refer sellers’ questions on the SC RPCDS to the sellers’ closing attorney or trial lawyer so the sellers can properly fill out the SC RPCDS themselves.
This information is only accurate as of 5/7/25. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 5/7/25 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org)
This information is not legal advice. This information is intended only to provide general information and may not be relied upon as specific legal guidance. Legal counsel should always be consulted before acting in reliance on this information.