West Virginia Deposit return deadline

Related West Virginia rules

Security deposit limit

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 · Full West Virginia security deposit limit 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

Abandoned property

If a tenant behind on rent abandons the unit, the landlord posts a notice demanding rent within one month, then may retake possession. To dispose of belongings the landlord must post and mail written notice giving at least 30 days to remove them (60 days for tenants on active military duty). Property worth over $300 must be stored up to 30 more days if the tenant asks and pays storage costs.

Verified Source: W. Va. Code § 37-6-6 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full West Virginia abandoned property page