West Virginia Eviction notices for other grounds (lease violation, no-fault)
Eviction notices for other grounds (lease violation, no-fault) in West Virginia
A landlord may petition magistrate or circuit court for summary possession when the tenant breaches a warranty or lease covenant or damages the property, as well as for unpaid rent. The statute sets no separate pre-filing cure notice; the hearing is held 5 to 10 judicial days after filing.
Verified Source: W. Va. Code § 55-3A-1(a), (b) · last checked 2026-10-23
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