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WV HB3237

WV HB3237
To require a lien for demolition of dilapidated/abandoned property to be reported to a credit report


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Introduced
03/07/2025
In Committee
03/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The purpose of this bill is to require governing bodies who are required to file a lien against a property owner for demolition of dilapidated or abandoned property to report the owner to a credit report.

AI Summary

This bill requires municipalities in West Virginia to report a lien filed against a property owner for demolishing a dilapidated or abandoned dwelling, building, or structure to a credit reporting agency. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision to an existing law governing municipal code enforcement that mandates when a governing body files a lien to recover demolition costs, they must also report this lien to a credit report. This means that property owners who fail to maintain their properties and subsequently have them demolished by local authorities will have this financial penalty reflected in their credit history, potentially impacting their future ability to obtain loans or credit. The bill builds upon existing legal frameworks that allow municipalities to take action against unsafe, unsanitary, or dangerous properties, providing an additional mechanism to encourage property maintenance and hold property owners accountable for neglected buildings that pose risks to public safety.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

House Committee on Government Organization Meeting (17:00:00 3/27/2025 GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE ROOM 215 - E) (on 03/27/2025)

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