West Virginia landlord-tenant law
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Security deposit limit | Not yet verified |
| Deposit return deadline | Within the notice period: 60 days after the tenancy ends, or 45 days after a new tenant moves in, whichever is shorter. |
| Notice to enter | Not yet verified |
| Rent increase notice | Not yet verified |
| Late fees | Not yet verified |
| Eviction notice (nonpayment) | Not yet verified |
| Rent control / state preemption | Not yet verified |
Details & sources
Security deposit limit
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Back to quick facts ↑Deposit return deadline
Within the notice period: 60 days after the tenancy ends, or 45 days after a new tenant moves in, whichever is shorter.
Verified Source: W. Va. Code §§ 37-6A-1(7), 37-6A-2(a) · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Notice to enter
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Back to quick facts ↑Rent increase notice
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Back to quick facts ↑Late fees
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Back to quick facts ↑Eviction notice (nonpayment)
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Back to quick facts ↑Rent control / state preemption
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Back to quick facts ↑Cities in West Virginia with their own rules
- None listed yet
Nearby states
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