SB 1072
Creating WV Land Use Association Division
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Bill overview
This bill creates a new system for regulating land use associations in West Virginia. It establishes the West Virginia Land Use Association Division within the Secretary of State’s Office to oversee these associations, ensuring they register with the state and maintain liability insurance. The division will be responsible for enforcing regulations and protecting property owners’ rights within common interest communities. The bill also mandates a registration fee and specifies the information required on the registration form.
Key provisions
- Creates the West Virginia Land Use Association Division within the Secretary of State’s Office.
- Requires land use associations to register with the Secretary of State.
- Establishes a registration fee for land use associations.
- Mandates liability insurance coverage for land use associations with minimum limits.
- Defines key terms related to land use associations, such as ‘community,’ ‘declaration,’ and ‘parcel.’
- Requires the division to maintain a searchable database of registered land use associations.
- Authorizes the division to take legal action against associations for violations.
- Establishes an alternative dispute resolution process for disputes involving land use associations.
Who is affected
- Homeowners and residents of common interest communities
- Land use associations (including homeowners’ associations, unit owners’ associations, and condominium/unit property councils)
- Board members and property managers of land use associations
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