SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 92

(By Senators Palumbo, Wills, Beach, Browning, Foster, Jenkins, Kirkendoll, Klempa, Minard, Snyder, Tucker, Williams, Barnes, K. Facemyer and Nohe)

[Originating in the Committee on the Judiciary]

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the need for, potential effect of and concerns associated with legislation addressing mold remediation in residential rental properties.

    Whereas, The Legislature finds that it is imperative that residential tenants live in a fit and habitable residence; and

    Whereas, The Legislature finds that certain molds may cause health problems for persons when the molds are growing in a residential rental property; and

    Whereas, The Legislature finds that the tenant has certain duties of cleanliness and reporting of issues to the landlord; and

    Whereas, The Legislature finds that the landlord has certain responsibilities to keep a rental property in good condition and in a manner that does not create health problems for the tenants; and

    Whereas, The Legislature finds that the best approach in resolving such matters requires further study and deliberation; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to study the need for, potential effect of and concerns associated with legislation addressing mold remediation in residential rental properties; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the study include a comprehensive assessment of all of the potential effects of legislation addressing the topic of mold remediation in residential rental properties; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2013, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.