1. Collections
  2. West Virginia Code
  3. Chapter 55

3C

Stop Squatters Act.

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    55-3C-1Short title; findings.55-3C-2Squatters defined: squatters not tenants; squatting constitutes criminal trespass; petition and eviction not appropriate remedies for squatters; remedy is arrest for trespass.55-3C-3Limited Alternative Remedy to Remove Squatter from Residential and Commercial Real Properties.55-3C-4Criminal mischief; penalties.55-3C-5Making false statement to detain real property; false complaint; civil causes of action; immunity.55-3C-6Fraudulent sale or lease of residential real property.