Samuel Gutierrez+FollowCharleston condo crisis: Dockside’s $14M bankruptcyDowntown Charleston’s Dockside Condominiums just declared bankruptcy, leaving residents in limbo after a sudden evacuation earlier this year. With nearly $14 million in debt—mostly from demolition and cleanup—the association’s financial collapse highlights the tough reality facing aging coastal buildings. Many homeowners are now suing, saying they weren’t told about serious structural problems before moving in. This mess is raising big questions about transparency, safety, and who’s really responsible when a building fails. If you lived in Dockside or a similar spot, how would you want things handled? #Business #Charleston #Dockside00Share
Paige Douglas+FollowCharleston condo owners face $14M crisisCharleston’s Dockside condo community is now in the middle of a $14 million bankruptcy, with most of that debt tied to demolishing and cleaning up the troubled building. Residents were forced out back in February due to safety concerns, and now many are left in limbo—facing lawsuits, unanswered questions, and huge financial uncertainty. It’s a tough moment for downtown homeowners who thought they were buying peace of mind. How should a city protect residents when buildings become unsafe? What happens next for those caught in the middle? #Business #Charleston #Dockside01Share