S.C. Code Ann. § 44-53-1460
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Nothing in this article may be interpreted or applied in any manner to defeat or impair the right of a person, municipality, or other political entity to maintain an action or suit for damages sustained, or equitable relief of, for violation of an ordinance by reason of, or in connection with, a violation of this article.
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-53-1460 establishes that the article containing it does not limit or eliminate the ability of individuals, municipalities, or other governmental entities to pursue civil lawsuits for damages or equitable relief when an ordinance violation is connected to a violation of the article. In other words, existing legal remedies remain fully intact alongside whatever the article itself provides. The provision functions as a savings clause, ensuring that no part of the article can be read to strip away pre-existing rights to sue.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under S.C. Code Ann. § 44-53-1460, property owners and managers should be aware that compliance obligations under this article do not represent the full scope of potential legal exposure. Municipalities and private parties retain independent rights to bring civil actions for damages or equitable relief tied to ordinance violations that overlap with article violations. Operators generally document their compliance practices carefully, recognizing that local ordinances may create parallel liability even when state-level requirements are met.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-53-1460 preserves the right of individuals to pursue civil legal action for damages or equitable relief when a violation of a local ordinance is connected to a violation of this article. This means that remedies available under local law are not diminished or displaced by the article's own provisions. Tenants who believe they have experienced harm connected to such violations may explore options such as consulting a tenant-rights organization or seeking guidance on whether a civil claim for damages or injunctive relief may be available under applicable local ordinances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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