Any mechanics' liens arising as a result of repairs to or improvements of a unit by a unit owner shall be liens only against such unit. Any mechanics' liens arising as a result of repairs to or improvements of the common elements, if authorized in writing pursuant to a duly adopted resolution of the council, shall be paid by the council as a common expense and until so paid shall be liens against each unit in a percentage equal to the proportionate share of the common elements relating to such unit.

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Terms Used In West Virginia Code 36A-7-4

  • Common elements: means and includes:

    (i) The land on which the building is located and portions of the building which are not included in a unit. See West Virginia Code 36A-1-2

  • Council: means a board of natural individuals of the number stated in the code of regulations who are residents of this state, who need not be unit owners and who shall manage the business, operation and affairs of the property on behalf of the unit owners and in compliance with and subject to the provisions of this chapter. See West Virginia Code 36A-1-2
  • in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by printing, engraving, writing, or otherwise. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
  • Unit: means a part of the property designed or intended for any type of independent use, which has a direct exit to a public street or way, or to a common element or common elements leading to a public street or way, or to an easement or right-of-way leading to a public street or way, and includes the proportionate undivided interest in the common elements which is assigned thereto in the declaration, or any amendments thereof. See West Virginia Code 36A-1-2
  • Unit owner: means the person or persons owning a unit in fee simple. See West Virginia Code 36A-1-2