West Virginia · Late fees

West Virginia late fee law

West Virginia law sets no dollar or percentage cap on late fees and no required grace period, so your lease sets the terms.

The rule

Grace period
None required
Cap
No set cap
Grace period
No statutory grace period.
Limits on the fee
No statutory cap; the deposit statute allows deducting ‘reasonable’ late charges specified in the rental agreement.

Law: W. Va. Code § 37-6A-2(b)(1)

Last reviewed September 30, 2026

Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section.