W. Va. Code §§ 16B-18-1 to 16B-18-21 § 16B-18-20
Rules to implement article.
Operative Text
In consultation with other appropriate agencies, the commission shall, not later than the one hundred eightieth day after the date of the enactment of this article, issue rules to implement it. Such rules may include provision for the collection, maintenance, and analysis of appropriate data to carry out this article. The commission shall comply with §29A-3-1 et seq. of this code when promulgating rules.
Section 16B-18-20 of the West Virginia Fair Housing Act directs the state commission to adopt implementing rules within 180 days of the article's enactment, developed in consultation with other relevant agencies. Those rules may address how data is gathered, maintained, and analyzed to support the article's fair housing purposes. Any rulemaking must follow the procedures set out in West Virginia's Administrative Procedures Act (§29A-3-1 et seq.).
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 16B-18-20, the commission's implementing rules carry the force of law and define the operational requirements that flow from the West Virginia Fair Housing Act. Property owners and managers generally stay current with any rules issued under this provision, since those rules may establish data-reporting or compliance procedures that apply to rental operations. Monitoring official guidance from the commission after rulemaking is complete helps operators understand what the article requires in practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 16B-18-20 establishes that the rules governing how the West Virginia Fair Housing Act is enforced must be formally adopted through a public rulemaking process under §29A-3-1 et seq., which typically includes opportunities for public comment. This means tenants and advocates have a recognized avenue to participate when those rules are being shaped. Tenants who believe a fair housing concern is not being addressed by existing rules may consult a tenant-rights organization or fair housing agency to understand what protections the commission's implementing rules provide.
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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