State Landlord Laws
West Virginia Landlord
Tenant Laws
Security deposit limits, notice requirements, rent control status, and the forms you need as a West Virginia landlord.
West Virginia Landlord-Tenant Law at a Glance
West Virginia has no cap on security deposits. Must be returned within 60 days (or 45 days if no deductions) with itemized statement (WV Code § 37-6A-2).
West Virginia landlords can file for eviction without a cure period for nonpayment. A 30-day notice is required to terminate a month-to-month tenancy.
West Virginia has no rent control laws statewide or locally.
- ›Move-in condition form
- ›Landlord's name and address (WV Code § 37-6A-3)
- ›Lead paint disclosure (pre-1978)
West Virginia's eviction (Summons to Answer Unlawful Detainer) process typically takes 4–6 weeks through Magistrate Court.
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