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WV HB4570

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Brooks

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows landlords to serve eviction notices by posting them conspicuously on the front door when tenants refuse service or fail to open the door
  • Requires photographic evidence of posted notice to be attached to all necessary court filings
  • Permits service by publication in accordance with Rule Four of the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure as an alternative method
  • Amends §37-6-5 of the West Virginia Code governing landlord-tenant notice requirements
  • Introduced January 20, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary

Legislative Description

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

Courts

Last Action

To Judiciary

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/9/2026
Judiciary1/29/2026
Courts1/28/2026
Judiciary1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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