Property Ownership
A West Virginia property owner who wants to create a condominium project must comply with the:
AWV Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act
BWV Condominium Act, including recording a declaration and plat✓ Correct
CWV Landlord-Tenant Act only
DWVREC licensing requirements for developers
Explanation
The West Virginia Condominium Act governs the creation, conversion, and management of condominiums. Developers must record a declaration, plat (or floor plan), and other required documents to establish a condominium regime.
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Key Terms to Know
Abstract of Title
A condensed history of a property's title, summarizing all recorded documents and encumbrances affecting it from the earliest record to the present.
Chain of TitleThe sequential record of all transfers of ownership for a piece of property from the original patent holder to the present owner.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
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