WV HB2660

Purchasers of property sold by the State Auditor for unpaid taxes must now satisfy any municipal lien of record before obtaining a deed to the property

Purchasers must provide the Auditor with a certified record of satisfaction from the levying municipality regarding the real estate purchased

The requirement applies to municipal liens issued under §8-12-16 of the West Virginia Code

Failure to satisfy municipal liens within the 120-day deadline, along with other existing requirements, results in the purchaser losing all benefits of the purchase