This bill proposes amendments to the West Virginia Code regarding the service period for notices related to 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 an individual's address 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 properly notified, allowing them to institute a civil action to set aside a deed within one year instead of the previous two years following the delivery of the deed. This amendment is intended to expedite the resolution of disputes related to tax deeds and ensure that property transactions are conducted more efficiently. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the efficiency of tax lien sales and related legal processes in West Virginia.

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