HB4570

To make the posting of a summons in a conspicuous place on rental property acceptable service when a tenant is unavailable for personal service

Chamber Passed·2/6/26

West Virginia HB4570 allows landlords to serve eviction notices by posting them on rental properties if tenants refuse personal service.

West Virginia HB4570 amends the state's landlord-tenant law to allow landlords to serve eviction notices by posting them on the front door of rental units if tenants refuse to accept personal service. This method must be accompanied by photographic evidence and necessary filings. The bill also permits service by publication in accordance with state civil procedure rules. This change aims to ensure landlords can legally notify tenants of eviction proceedings even when tenants are unavailable for personal service.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 84–8 · Feb 6
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed House (Roll No. 56)

84 Yea

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8 Nay

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 2

9:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Feb 2

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Feb 9

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Feb 9

Senate

To Judiciary

Feb 9

Senate

To Judiciary