Allow local governments to hold property owners more accountable for upkeep of buildings

HB 3060 allows West Virginia counties and municipalities to require property owners to clean up unsafe buildings or debris that pose risks to public safety. Local governments can declare a property hazardous via resolution, give owners 15 days to remove hazards, and hold hearings if owners object. If owners fail to act, local governments can clean up the property and charge the cost as a lien against the property. This directly affects property owners of unsafe structures, with appeals possible through county commissions and circuit courts.