Condominium and HOA records access in West Virginia

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West Virginia
Who may requestUnit owners and their agents; buyers through the seller
DeadlineResale certificate 10 days; no records deadline
FeesNo caps; reasonable charges for certificates
ComplaintsCircuit court; no state regulator
PenaltyNo fine; punitive damages if willful, attorney's fees
CountryUnited States
Checked against official textOctober 30, 2026

In West Virginia, the law sets who may see the records of an unit owners' association, how quickly they must be provided, what may be charged for them, and where an owner can complain.[1][2][3] This summary was checked against the official text on October 30, 2026.

This is general information, not legal advice. Check the official text in the references before relying on it.

Who may request records

Unit owners and their agents; buyers through the seller.

Deadlines

None; 5 business days' notice if incorporated.

Fees

CertificateResale certificate in 10 days, no cap; binding
Other documentsNo copy rule; nonprofits: copies at cost

Complaints and penalties

Where to complainCircuit court; no state regulator
Penalty for not complyingNo fine; punitive damages if willful, attorney's fees

References

  1. W. Va. Code s.36B-3-118 (Association records).
  2. W. Va. Code s.36B-4-109 (Resales of units).
  3. W. Va. Code ss. 36B-1-102, 1-103, 1-104, 1-114, 1-201 to 1-205, 3-102, 3-103, 3-115, 3-116, 4-116, 4-117.
  4. W. Va. Code ss. 36A-1-3, 36A-3-13 (Unit Property Act).
  5. W. Va. Code ss. 31E-15-1501 to 1505, 31E-15-1520, 31E-7-720 (Nonprofit Corporation Act).
  6. West Virginia Legislature, 2026 HB 5342, introduced text and bill status.
  7. West Virginia Legislature, 2026 HB 5509, bill status and introduced text.
  8. West Virginia Constitution, art. VI, s.22 (length of regular sessions).
  9. West Virginia Legislature, bill status pages for 2022 HB 4623 and 2023 HB 3558 (read at the verify step).

See also: records law in other jurisdictions.