W. Va. C.S.R. § 64-40-1 et seq. § §64-40-17
Penalties
Operative Text
§64-40-17. Penalties. 17.1. Any person who violates any provision of this rule shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction be punished by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200) or by imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days or both fine and imprisonment. 17.2. Each day's failure to comply with any applicable provision of this rule shall constitutes a separate offense.
West Virginia Code of State Rules § 64-40-17 establishes criminal penalties for violations of the rule it governs. Any person found guilty of a violation may face a misdemeanor conviction carrying a fine of up to $200, up to 30 days of imprisonment, or both. Critically, each day that a violation continues is treated as a separate offense, meaning penalties can accumulate over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under W. Va. C.S.R. § 64-40-17, property owners and managers who fail to comply with the underlying rule's requirements risk misdemeanor charges for every day the non-compliance persists. Operators who stay current with all applicable provisions of the rule and promptly correct any identified deficiencies are the ones who avoid the compounding exposure that the daily-offense structure creates. Maintaining documented compliance records and addressing issues as soon as they are identified are practices generally associated with operators who remain in good standing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
W. Va. C.S.R. § 64-40-17 provides that violations of the rule are treated as misdemeanor offenses, and each day of continued non-compliance constitutes a distinct, separate violation. Tenants who believe a landlord or other party is violating the underlying rule may report the concern to the relevant West Virginia state agency responsible for enforcing § 64-40-17. Tenant-rights organizations in West Virginia can help explain what conduct the rule covers and what reporting or complaint options may be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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