Bill > HB5334

This bill establishes several new rights for residential tenants in West Virginia, primarily focusing on safety and privacy. It ensures that tenants have the right to call for police or emergency services without penalty from their landlord, and that landlords cannot implement policies that penalize tenants for such calls, even if it leads to multiple calls for assistance due to unlawful conduct. The bill also allows tenants who are victims of domestic violence, criminal sexual conduct, sexual extortion, or stalking to terminate their lease early without penalty, provided they submit specific documentation to the landlord. Furthermore, it strengthens tenant privacy by requiring landlords to provide at least 24 hours' notice before entering a rental unit for most business purposes, with specific exceptions for emergencies or when there's a reasonable belief of illegal activity or danger. Landlords are also prohibited from disclosing sensitive information provided by tenants related to lease termination due to violence.

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