Property Ownership
In West Virginia, a property that is condemned as unsafe by the local building authority is subject to:
AImmediate sale by the municipality
BAn order requiring repairs, demolition, or other remediation to bring it into compliance✓ Correct
CAutomatic transfer of ownership to the county
DWVREC licensing action against the property owner
Explanation
When a property is condemned as unsafe under West Virginia's building and housing codes, the building authority may issue orders requiring the owner to repair the structure, demolish it, or otherwise remediate the dangerous condition. Failure to comply may lead to legal enforcement action.
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