West Virginia HOA & Condo Association Laws
West Virginia adopted UCIOA (chapter 36B) for communities created after 1986, giving condos and planned communities uniform budget, meeting, records, and resale rules.
Which statutes apply in West Virginia?
- Condominiums
- West Virginia Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (W. Va. Code § 36B-1-101 et seq.)
- HOAs / planned communities
- No dedicated HOA statute — recorded declarations, bylaws, and state nonprofit-corporation law govern.
Key compliance rules for West Virginia boards and managers
- UCIOA governance for post-1986 communities
- Statutory assessment liens with limited priority
- Owner meeting and records rights under 36B
Resale and disclosure requirements
Resale certificates are required (§ 36B-4-109) with assessments, reserves, and insurance details.
Running associations in West Virginia?
Portier369 handles the operational side of West Virginia compliance — official records, owner and board notices, reserve and budget tracking, violation due process, and document packages — in one platform built for community association managers.
Frequently asked questions
What law governs condo associations in West Virginia?
Condominiums in West Virginia are governed by the West Virginia Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (W. Va. Code § 36B-1-101 et seq.). Homeowners associations are generally governed by their recorded declarations, bylaws, and state nonprofit-corporation law.
Are resale disclosures required in West Virginia?
Resale certificates are required (§ 36B-4-109) with assessments, reserves, and insurance details.
What software helps West Virginia associations stay compliant?
Association management software like Portier369 supports the operational side of West Virginia compliance: maintaining official records, distributing meeting notices, tracking reserves and budgets, running violation due process with notices and hearings, and assembling resale document packages.
Nearby state guides
This guide is an educational summary, not legal advice. Statutes are amended regularly — confirm current law with an attorney licensed in West Virginia before acting.