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View the complete West Virginia guide →Which West Virginia Laws Govern Your HOA?
West Virginia adopted the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (Ch. 36B), a single comprehensive statute for condos, co-ops, and planned communities — with some rights reaching older communities too.
May 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Records & TransparencyWVGetting Your HOA's Records in West Virginia
West Virginia's UCIOA makes association records an owner right: financial and other records must be made 'reasonably available' for examination (§36B-3-118).
May 29, 2026 · 2 min read
Rules & EnforcementWVWhen Is a West Virginia HOA Rule Unenforceable?
Under West Virginia's UCIOA, a rule must be validly adopted, consistent with the declaration, reasonable, and not in conflict with federal law to bind an owner.
May 29, 2026 · 2 min read
Fines & PenaltiesWVFighting an HOA Fine in West Virginia
West Virginia's UCIOA lets an HOA fine only after notice and an opportunity to be heard, and only reasonable fines (§36B-3-102(a)(11)). That procedure is the leverage.
May 29, 2026 · 2 min read
Liens & ForeclosureWVCan a West Virginia HOA Foreclose Over Dues?
West Virginia's UCIOA gives the association an automatic lien for unpaid assessments and fines (§36B-3-116), which can be foreclosed — making the accounting worth scrutiny.
May 29, 2026 · 2 min read
Meetings & GovernanceWVAttending HOA Meetings in West Virginia
West Virginia's UCIOA addresses association and board meetings and the notice owners get (§36B-3-108) — and notice is usually the leverage point in a meetings dispute.
May 29, 2026 · 2 min read