This bill proposes amendments to the West Virginia Code regarding the service period for notices of tax lien sales and the statute of limitations for actions to set aside a deed. Specifically, it reduces the notice service period from 30 days to 15 days for both individuals residing in the state and those not residing in the state. Additionally, the time frame for publication of notice when the address of a person is unknown is also shortened from 60 days to 30 days. These changes aim to streamline the notification process for tax lien sales.

Furthermore, the bill decreases the statute of limitations for individuals entitled to notice who were not served from two years to one year following the delivery of the deed. This amendment allows affected parties to initiate civil actions to set aside a deed more promptly. The bill also includes provisions for the handling of funds necessary for redeeming real estate in such actions, ensuring that the court can manage these funds pending the outcome of the proceedings. Overall, the bill seeks to expedite the tax lien sale process and clarify the rights of individuals regarding notification and redemption.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11A-3-55, 11A-4-4