West Virginia HB5334 protects tenants from landlord retaliation and ensures privacy for victims of violence.

West Virginia HB5334 establishes rights for residential tenants, particularly those who are victims of domestic violence, criminal sexual conduct, sexual extortion, or harassment. The bill allows tenants to terminate their lease without penalty if they fear imminent violence, provided they give written notice and include a qualifying document. It prohibits landlords from penalizing tenants for calling emergency services and mandates that landlords provide 24 hours' notice before entering a tenant's premises, except in emergencies.

West Virginia HB5334 protects tenants from landlord retaliation and ensures privacy for victims of violence.

West Virginia HB5334 establishes rights for residential tenants, particularly those who are victims of domestic violence, criminal sexual conduct, sexual extortion, or harassment. The bill allows tenants to terminate their lease without penalty if they fear imminent violence, provided they give written notice and include a qualifying document. It prohibits landlords from penalizing tenants for calling emergency services and mandates that landlords provide 24 hours' notice before entering a tenant's premises, except in emergencies.