Property Dispute Delays Permits for HHI Developer

Hilton Head Island will not issue permits for a new development until a property dispute between a 93-year-old woman and the developer is resolved. The ongoing battle involves a portion of land in the proposed development that both sides claim is theirs. The developer has sued the woman, alleging that her satellite dish, shed, and porch are delaying construction, while she claims the lawsuit is an attempt to force her to sell the land. Town officials are urging both parties to reach a resolution, and the dispute has gained attention from celebrities who have donated to the woman's cause.