South Carolina HOA Sues School District Over Years of Flooding Damage
A Midlands South Carolina homeowners association has filed a lawsuit against Richland School District One, alleging that improper stormwater management from a former construction site caused years of repeated flooding in their neighborhood. Residents say runoff from the unfinished project overwhelmed existing drainage systems, leading to saturated yards, roadway deterioration, and water intrusion near homes.
According to the lawsuit, the HOA claims the school district failed to properly manage grading and runoff, shifting the burden — and the cost — of drainage problems onto nearby homeowners. The association is seeking damages and a permanent fix to redirect stormwater away from the community.
This case highlights a growing issue for HOAs across the Carolinas: when outside development impacts association infrastructure, boards must act quickly to document damage, involve engineers, and protect the association’s financial and legal interests.
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