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West Virginia Pet deposits/fees & service/ESA animals

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Pet deposits/fees & service/ESA animals in West Virginia

A pet fee is not a security deposit if the parties expressly agree in writing that it is nonrefundable (W. Va. Code § 37-6A-1(14)).

Verified Source: W. Va. Code § 37-6A-1(14) · last checked 2026-10-23

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