# S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-20: SECTION 31-15-20. Repairing, closing, or demolishing unfit dwellings

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A1_S31-15-20

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-20
- **Heading:** SECTION 31-15-20. Repairing, closing, or demolishing unfit dwellings
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 31 / Chapter 15 / Article 1 / Section 31-15-20

## Text

Whenever any municipality of this State finds that there exist in such municipality dwellings which are unfit for human habitation due to (a) dilapidation, (b) defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents or other calamities, (c) lack of ventilation, light or sanitary facilities or (d) other conditions rendering such dwellings unsafe or insanitary, dangerous or detrimental to the health, safety or morals or otherwise inimical to the welfare of the residents of such municipality, such municipality may exercise its police powers to repair, close or demolish any such dwelling in the manner herein provided.

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-10 SECTION 31-15-10. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A1_S31-15-10.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-20 SECTION 31-15-20. Repairing, closing, or demolishing unfit dwellings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A1_S31-15-20.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-30 SECTION 31-15-30. Provisions permitted to be included in ordinances relating to unfit dwellings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A1_S31-15-30.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-40 SECTION 31-15-40. Power of municipality to declare nuisances not impaired.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A1_S31-15-40.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-50 SECTION 31-15-50. Standards in ordinances for determining fitness of dwelling for human habitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A1_S31-15-50.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-60 SECTION 31-15-60. Service of complaints or orders; posting and filing copies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A1_S31-15-60.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-70 SECTION 31-15-70. Rights of persons affected by orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A1_S31-15-70.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-80 SECTION 31-15-80. Provisions in ordinances with respect to powers of public officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A1_S31-15-80.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-90 SECTION 31-15-90. Sale of materials of removed or demolished dwelling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A1_S31-15-90.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-100 SECTION 31-15-100. Funds for enforcement; estimate of amount needed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A1_S31-15-100.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-110 SECTION 31-15-110. Establishment by municipality of commission to exercise powers of public officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A1_S31-15-110.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-120 SECTION 31-15-120. Article provisions are cumulative.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A1_S31-15-120.md)

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