This bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by adding two new sections, 7-1-17 and 8-11-6, which explicitly prohibit municipalities and counties from enacting rent price controls. The new legal language states that "a county ordinance or order may not enact rent price controls" and "a municipal ordinance may not enact rent price controls."

The intent of the bill is to ensure that local governments do not impose regulations that would limit the pricing of rental properties, thereby maintaining a free market approach to housing costs. By establishing these prohibitions, the bill seeks to prevent potential restrictions on landlords and promote a more flexible rental market within the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 7-1-17, 8-11-6