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WV SB1072
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Darren Thorne
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AI Summary
- Creates the West Virginia Land Use Association Division within the Secretary of State's Office by July 1, 2027, to regulate homeowners' associations, condominium associations, and similar entities and protect property owner rights
- Requires all land use associations to register annually with the Secretary of State by July 1, providing legal name, mailing address, service of process address, board member names, and number of parcels, with a maximum fee of $20
- Mandates land use associations carry liability insurance with minimum limits of $200,000 to cover legal suits by members against the association, board members, or property managers
- Authorizes the new division to take legal action against associations for violations of their governing documents and levy penalties for knowing violations of state/federal law or governing rules
- Requires the division to establish an alternative dispute resolution process for conflicts between associations, board members, property managers, and property owners, with a report to the Legislature due by December 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Creating WV Land Use Association Division
Real and Personal Property
Last Action
To Judiciary
2/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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