West Virginia Application fees & screening
How much can a landlord charge for a rental application fee in West Virginia?
No state statute limiting rental application fees or setting screening rules was found in W. Va. Code ch. 37 art. 6 and 6A (landlord and tenant; deposits) and ch. 55 art. 3A.
Verified Source: W. Va. Code ch. 37, art. 6 and § 55-3A; see § 37-6-30 · last checked 2026-10-23
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