To require a lien for demolition of dilapidated/abandoned property to be reported to a credit report

HB 3237 requires local governments in West Virginia to report demolition liens against property owners to major credit bureaus when ordering the demolition of unsafe, dilapidated, or abandoned properties. This applies to property owners (including landlords or trustees) facing mandatory demolition orders for structures deemed hazardous to public safety. The bill amends existing law to mandate that governing bodies file these liens with credit reporting agencies, meaning the debt could appear on the owner’s credit report. This policy change directly links property demolition costs to credit history, potentially affecting the owner’s credit score.