West Virginia § 21-11A-3 Suit by contractor; perfecting mechanic's lien

West Virginia Statutes

§ 21-11A-3 — Suit by contractor; perfecting mechanic's lien

West Virginia § 21-11A-3

Ch. 21LABOR

Art. 11ANOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO CURE CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS

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W. Va. Code § 21-11A-3 (2026).

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(a)If a contractor, subcontractor, supplier or design professional files suit against a property owner upon whose property they provided goods or services, this article is not applicable, and a claimant alleging a construction defect may counterclaim or file an independent action, as appropriate.

(b)Nothing in this article precludes a contractor, subcontractor, supplier or design professional from perfecting a lien in accordance with the provisions of article two, chapter thirty-eight of this code.

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(a) If a contractor, subcontractor, supplier or design professional files suit against a property owner upon whose property they provided goods or services, this article is not applicable, and a claimant alleging a construction defect may counterclaim or file an independent action, as appropriate.

(b) Nothing in this article precludes a contractor, subcontractor, supplier or design professional from perfecting a lien in accordance with the provisions of article two, chapter thirty-eight of this code.