West Virginia Retaliation protections

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Is landlord retaliation illegal in West Virginia?

West Virginia has no statute expressly barring retaliatory eviction (W. Va. Code ch. 37, arts. 6 and 6A and ch. 55, art. 3A searched). The Attorney General's renters' guide says a landlord may not evict a tenant in retaliation for complaints about unfit housing conditions.

Verified Source: W. Va. Code ch. 37, arts. 6 and 6A; see § 37-6-30 · last checked 2026-10-23

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