Elevator Service Contracts During Property Sales and Management Transitions: What Columbia Building Owners Need to Know

Building owner and attorney reviewing elevator service contract documents in a Columbia SC commercial lobby during a property sale transition, with elevator bank visible behind them.

When a commercial building in South Carolina is sold or transfers to a new property management company, existing elevator service contracts do not automatically transfer — the new owner or manager must independently verify the elevator’s registration, operating certificate, and ongoing maintenance obligations under S.C. Code Title 41, Chapter 16, and should immediately review any […]