Requiring receipt of return of service or return receipt be filed with court

SB 799 modifies eviction procedures in West Virginia by requiring landlords (petitioners) to file proof of serving the tenant (a return of service or return receipt) with the court after delivering an eviction notice. It mandates that courts schedule eviction hearings between 5 and 10 judicial days after the petition is filed and allows tenants to submit a written defense within five days of receiving the notice. These changes apply to both standard residential rentals and factory-built home site evictions. The bill aims to clarify and streamline the process for both landlords and tenants during eviction proceedings.