General info, not legal advice. Details

West Virginia Rent receipts, payment methods & cash

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Rent receipts, payment methods & cash in West Virginia

West Virginia has no statute on how rent may be paid (cash, check or electronic payment) (W. Va. Code ch. 37, arts. 6 and 6A searched). Local ordinances or other state or federal laws may still apply.

Verified Source: W. Va. Code ch. 37, arts. 6 and 6A; see § 37-6-9 · last checked 2026-10-23

Same topic in neighboring states

All West Virginia landlord-tenant law · West Virginia landlord FAQ · Security deposit limit · Deposit return deadline · Notice to enter · Required lease disclosures · Required disclosures (mold, lead, radon, bedbug, asbestos, flood zone)

Get alerts when West Virginia's landlord laws change

A short email when a rule on this site changes. Free, unsubscribe anytime.