West Virginia HB5197 shortens the time to set aside a tax deed from two years to one year.

West Virginia HB5197 amends the state's tax deed law by reducing the time limit for instituting a civil action to set aside a tax deed from two years to one year. This change applies to claims against state and local governments and their subdivisions. The bill also requires the person instituting the civil action to tender the funds necessary to redeem the real estate to the clerk of the court as a condition to proceed with the action.

West Virginia HB5197 shortens the time to set aside a tax deed from two years to one year.

West Virginia HB5197 amends the state's tax deed law by reducing the time limit for instituting a civil action to set aside a tax deed from two years to one year. This change applies to claims against state and local governments and their subdivisions. The bill also requires the person instituting the civil action to tender the funds necessary to redeem the real estate to the clerk of the court as a condition to proceed with the action.