W. Va. Code § 37-6-31

Current through 2024 Regular Session
Section 37-6-31 - [Effective 6/4/2024] Exclusions from application of this article
(a) For purposes of this Article, "squatter" means a person occupying a dwelling unit who is not so entitled under a rental agreement or who is not authorized by the tenant to occupy that dwelling unit. "Squatter" does not include a tenant who holds over in a periodic tenancy as described in § 37-6-5 of this code.
(b) Occupancy by a squatter is not governed by the provisions of this article.
(c) No Court of this state shall require the utilization of eviction, or a similar procedure such as those found under the provisions of this chapter, by an owner in any instance involving the removal of a squatter from possession of a property, and such removal shall not be unduly hindered

W. Va. Code § 37-6-31

Added by 2024 Acts, ch. TBD (HB 4940), eff. 6/4/2024.