60 days
to return a deposit
Security deposit
West Virginia landlords have 60 days to return a security deposit after you move out.
State rules · WV
West Virginia landlord-tenant rules
The six rules landlords and renters ask about most in West Virginia, each with the statute it comes from.
30 days
landlord notice, month-to-month
Notice to vacate
In West Virginia, landlords and tenants must each give 30 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.
No cap
on late fees
Late fees
West Virginia law sets no dollar or percentage cap on late fees and no required grace period, so your lease sets the terms.
30 days
notice before an increase
Rent increase notice
West Virginia landlords must give at least 30 days’ notice before raising the rent on a month-to-month tenancy.
No fixed period
notice before entry
$20,000
small claims limit
Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section. The law behind each rule: W. Va. Code Chapter 37, Article 6 (Landlord and Tenant) and Article 6A (Security Deposits); Chapter 55, Article 3A (Wrongful Occupation of Residential Rental Property).
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