W. Va. Code §§ 16B-18-1 to 16B-18-21 § 16B-18-10
Education and conciliation; conferences and consultations; reports.
Operative Text
Immediately upon the effective date of this article, the commission shall commence such educational and conciliatory activities as in its judgment will further the purposes of this article. It may call conferences of persons in the housing industry and other interested parties to acquaint them with the provisions of this article and its suggested means of implementing it, and may endeavor with their advice to work out programs of voluntary compliance and of enforcement. It may pay per diem, travel and transportation expenses for persons attending such conferences as permitted by law. It may consult with local officials and other interested parties to learn the extent, if any, to which housing discrimination exists in their locality, and whether and how local enforcement programs might be utilized to combat such discrimination in connection with the commission's enforcement of this article. The commission shall issue reports on such conferences and consultations as it deems appropriate.
Under West Virginia Code § 16B-18-10, the West Virginia Human Rights Commission is directed to begin educational and conciliation efforts as soon as the Fair Housing Act takes effect. The Commission is authorized to convene conferences with housing industry participants and other stakeholders, seek voluntary compliance, and consult with local officials to understand the scope of housing discrimination in their communities. It may also reimburse conference attendees for per diem, travel, and transportation costs as allowed by law, and must publish reports on these activities when it considers them appropriate.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section § 16B-18-10 of the West Virginia Fair Housing Act establishes a framework through which the Commission actively reaches out to the housing industry through conferences and consultations. Operators who participate in Commission-sponsored conferences or voluntary compliance programs are engaging with the educational outreach this provision was designed to encourage. Staying informed about Commission reports and guidance issued under § 16B-18-10 is a common practice among property owners and managers seeking to understand their obligations under the Fair Housing Act.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
West Virginia Code § 16B-18-10 gives the West Virginia Human Rights Commission a proactive role in combating housing discrimination through education, outreach, and consultation with local officials. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may find it useful to review reports and materials the Commission has issued under this provision, as those documents can shed light on recognized patterns and enforcement approaches in their area. Tenant-rights organizations and the Commission itself are general resources for understanding how the educational and conciliation activities authorized by § 16B-18-10 connect to broader enforcement of the Fair Housing Act.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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