HOA fine laws in West Virginia
W. Va. Code § 36B-3-102 (Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act) · reviewed 2026-08-22
West Virginia follows UCIOA with built-in notice and hearing rights.
Your first move in West Virginia
West Virginia's uniform act gives you a hearing before the executive board. Request it in writing and ask for the fine schedule with its adoption date.
How West Virginia differs
West Virginia's uniform act coverage is broader than most owners expect, supplying rights the declaration may not mention.
West Virginia HOA fine rules at a glance
- Written notice required
- Notice and an opportunity to be heard before a penalty
- Right to cure
- Reasonable cure period under the uniform act
- Hearing rights
- Right to a hearing before the executive board
- Fine caps
- No statutory dollar cap
- Liens from unpaid fines
- Fines may be part of the assessment lien where authorized
- Foreclosure limits
- Foreclosure available for assessment liens with a 6-month super-priority
- Where to complain
- West Virginia Attorney General, Consumer Protection — (800) 368-8808
- Small claims limit
- $10,000
Common questions
Can an HOA in West Virginia fine me without notice?
Notice and an opportunity to be heard before a penalty Reasonable cure period under the uniform act
Is there a limit on HOA fines in West Virginia?
No statutory dollar cap
Do I get a hearing before an HOA fine in West Virginia?
Right to a hearing before the executive board
Can an unpaid HOA fine become a lien on my home in West Virginia?
Fines may be part of the assessment lien where authorized Foreclosure available for assessment liens with a 6-month super-priority
Next steps
This platform provides general information and community-organizing tools, not legal advice. Laws vary by state and by governing document. If you are facing a significant fine, a lien, or foreclosure risk, talk to a licensed attorney in your state.