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West Virginia Security deposit limit

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in West Virginia?

West Virginia has no statute capping security deposits. Article 6A regulates how deposits are returned and what may be deducted, but sets no maximum amount.

Verified Source: W. Va. Code ch. 37, arts. 6 and 6A; see § 37-6A-2 · last checked 2026-10-23

Related West Virginia rules

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 2026-10-23 · Full West Virginia deposit return deadline page

Interest on deposits

No state statute requiring landlords to pay interest on security deposits was found in W. Va. Code ch. 37 art. 6 and 6A (landlord and tenant; deposits) and ch. 55 art. 3A. Article 6A sets return and itemization rules.

Verified Source: W. Va. Code § 37-6A-1 et seq. · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full West Virginia interest on deposits page

Move-in/move-out checklist

No state statute requiring a move-in inspection or checklist 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. 37-6; art. 37-6A; see § 37-6-30 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full West Virginia move-in/move-out checklist page

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