This bill amends the duties of purchasers of property sold by the Auditor for unpaid taxes in West Virginia, specifically regarding the requirements to secure a deed. It introduces a new obligation for purchasers to satisfy any municipal lien of record on the property, as outlined in the existing law. The bill specifies that, in addition to preparing a list of those to be served with notice to redeem and providing the Auditor with the actual mailing address of the property, purchasers must also provide a certified record of satisfaction issued by the levying municipality for any municipal lien.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that if a purchaser fails to meet these requirements, they will lose all benefits of their purchase. It also allows for an extension of 60 days to comply with the notice requirements if a written request is filed with the Auditor within 30 days of the original deadline, along with a payment of a specified fee. The Auditor is tasked with drawing warrants for payments received for these extensions to the county boards of education. Overall, the bill aims to ensure that municipal liens are addressed in the process of securing property deeds following tax sales.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11A-3-52