West Virginia Criminal & credit history rules
Can a landlord deny a tenant for criminal or credit history in West Virginia?
No state statute limiting screening of applicants' criminal or credit history was found in W. Va. Code ch. 37 art. 6 and 6A (landlord and tenant; deposits) and ch. 55 art. 3A. Federal fair housing law still applies.
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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