# S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-320: SECTION 31-15-320. Repairing, closing, or demolishing unfit dwellings

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A3_S31-15-320

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-320
- **Heading:** SECTION 31-15-320. 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 3 / Section 31-15-320

## Text

Whenever the governing body of any county of this State finds that there exist in the county 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 the county, such county may, upon the approval of a majority of the resident members of the county legislative delegation which the members represent, exercise its police powers to repair, close or demolish any such dwelling.

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-310 SECTION 31-15-310. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A3_S31-15-310.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-320 SECTION 31-15-320. Repairing, closing, or demolishing unfit dwellings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A3_S31-15-320.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-330 SECTION 31-15-330. Provisions permitted to be included in ordinances relating to unfit dwellings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A3_S31-15-330.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-340 SECTION 31-15-340. Power of county to declare nuisances not impaired.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A3_S31-15-340.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-350 SECTION 31-15-350. Standards in ordinances for determining fitness of dwelling for human habitation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A3_S31-15-350.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-360 SECTION 31-15-360. Service of complaints or orders; posting and filing copies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A3_S31-15-360.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-370 SECTION 31-15-370. Rights of persons affected by orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A3_S31-15-370.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-380 SECTION 31-15-380. Provisions in ordinances with respect to powers of public officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A3_S31-15-380.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-390 SECTION 31-15-390. Sale of materials of removed or demolished dwelling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A3_S31-15-390.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-400 SECTION 31-15-400. Article provisions are cumulative.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T31_C15_A3_S31-15-400.md)

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