Bill > SB497

This bill prohibits rent control in the state of West Virginia. It clarifies that no political subdivision, such as a county, township, or municipal corporation, can enact, adopt, or maintain any ordinance or resolution that regulates rental agreements or imposes rent control. The bill defines "rent control" as requiring below-market rents, controlling rental rate changes, limiting rental rate increases, or regulating rental rates based on tenant income or wealth. The purpose of this bill is to proscribe, or prohibit, any form of rent control within the state.