To prohibit convenience fees for tenant’s of rental properties

HB 5155 would prohibit landlords in West Virginia from charging tenants convenience fees for rent payments, such as fees for using credit cards or online payment systems. Landlords would no longer be allowed to add these fees to the rent amount, requiring them to absorb payment processing costs themselves. The rule does not apply to landlords who accept payment methods without convenience fees, like cash or checks. This bill directly affects all residential landlords and tenants in West Virginia's rental housing market.