HB 3435
Prevent counties or municipalities from enacting rent price controls
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits West Virginia counties and municipalities from creating ordinances or orders that limit the amount landlords can charge for rent. It establishes two new sections in the West Virginia Code to specifically address and prevent rent control measures. The bill aims to ensure that landlords have the flexibility to set rental prices based on market conditions. This legislation seeks to maintain the existing regulatory environment for rental properties.
Key provisions
- Prohibits county ordinances from enacting rent price controls.
- Prohibits municipal ordinances from enacting rent price controls.
- Creates new Code sections (§7-1-17 and §8-11-6) to explicitly address rent control prohibitions.
- Applies to both counties and municipalities within West Virginia.
Who is affected
- Landlords
- Tenants
- Counties in West Virginia
- Municipalities in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Creates a legal prohibition against rent control measures at the local level.
- Clarifies existing authority by explicitly stating that counties and municipalities cannot enact rent controls.
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