West Virginia Notice to enter
How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering a rental in West Virginia?
West Virginia has no statute setting a notice period before a landlord enters (W. Va. Code ch. 37, arts. 6 and 6A searched). The Attorney General's renters' guide says a landlord should enter only with the tenant's consent or reasonable advance notice, except for emergency repairs; check the lease.
Verified Source: W. Va. Code ch. 37, arts. 6 and 6A; see § 37-6-30 · last checked 2026-10-23
How this works in West Virginia
West Virginia has no statute setting a notice period before a landlord enters (W. Va. Code ch. 37, arts. 6 and 6A searched). The Attorney General's renters' guide, which is guidance, not statute, says a landlord should enter only with the tenant's consent or reasonable advance notice, except for emergency repairs. Check the lease.
Worked example for West Virginia
Example: You need to enter a West Virginia rental. There is no statute in W. Va. Code ch. 37, arts. 6 and 6A, setting a notice period. The Attorney General's renters' guide (guidance, not statute) says a landlord should enter only with the tenant's consent or reasonable advance notice, except for emergency repairs. Check the lease.
West Virginia timelines and limits
| State statute notice period | None found in W. Va. Code ch. 37, arts. 6 and 6A |
|---|---|
| Attorney General's renters' guide (guidance, not statute) | Enter only with the tenant's consent or reasonable advance notice, except for emergency repairs |
| Also check | The lease |
West Virginia FAQ
Does West Virginia have a statute setting notice before a landlord enters?
No. W. Va. Code ch. 37, arts. 6 and 6A were searched, and no notice period was found.
What does the West Virginia Attorney General's renters' guide say?
That guide is guidance, not statute. It says a landlord should enter only with the tenant's consent or reasonable advance notice, except for emergency repairs.
What else should I check?
The lease.
Sources for this section: W. Va. Code ch. 37, arts. 6 and 6A; see § 37-6-30 (checked 2026-10-23)
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