Bill > SB799

This bill modifies West Virginia law concerning eviction proceedings to ensure proper notification and court procedures. Specifically, it requires that when a landlord files a petition to evict a tenant from residential rental property or a factory-built home site, they must file proof of service with the court, which is either a "return of service" (a document confirming the tenant was officially notified) or a "return receipt" (like a signed acknowledgment from certified mail). The bill also mandates that a hearing be scheduled promptly after the petition is filed, between five and ten business days later. Furthermore, tenants will have five days from receiving notice of the eviction petition to file and serve their written defense to the landlord.

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