West Virginia HB5603 establishes accountability for out-of-state landowners with dilapidated properties within the state.
West Virginia HB5603 creates the Out-of-State Landowner Dilapidated Property Accountability Act. It requires out-of-state landowners to register their property with local authorities within 60 days of ownership. The act mandates that these landowners designate an in-state agent for legal notices. If a property is found to be dilapidated, the landowner receives a notice detailing required remediation, a compliance deadline, and penalties for non-compliance.
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